SERVPRO Moisture Detection and Measurement Equipment

3/15/2022 (Permalink)

Contact the SERVPRO of Richardson technicians if you have water or moisture issues in your house.

Plumbing issues are inevitable. One in fifty homeowners each year submit a claim to their insurance company for water damage. The most common culprits are leaking pipes and flooding. But while it’s true that you can always get rid of the visible water, some parts of your property will retain moisture long after the pipe’s been fixed or the flood waters have receded. 

But don’t worry. Certain tools can be used to detect the moisture level within these hidden areas, and SERVPRO can fix the moisture issue for good. 

We’ll discuss the impact of lingering moisture and the equipment we use to detect it. 

Impact of Hidden Moisture

Excess moisture levels can lead to several complications:

• Water in the walls can damage wallpaper, paint, curtains, and wall lining
• Bacteria and mold can grow 
• It becomes harder to keep the house warm, driving up heating bills
• Trapped moisture can cause deterioration of your home and its contents

If you think there’s too much moisture and humidity in your home, hire an expert from SERVPRO of Richardson. Our technicians are equipped with high-quality tools that detect moisture and offer fast, reliable remediation services. 

Richardson mold remediation and water damage services from SERVPRO can help you get rid of excess moisture and eliminate the problems it causes. . 

Types of Moisture Detection Equipment

There are three main types of moisture detection tools on the market. These tools can perform specific functions and come with either an analog display or a digital display that shows the percentage of moisture content. These tools are as follows:

Pin-Type Moisture Meter

These are fitted with two pins that are inserted into the test surface at a specific depth. The moisture content is then measured on the contact pins’ heads.

Pinless Moisture Meter

This type of meter checks moisture in objects made of wood, concrete, and gypsum. These meters operate on electrical impedance and are preferred over pin meters as they cause less damage than the pin-type meter.

All-in-one meter

As the name suggests, this type of moisture meter uses both pin and pinless methods to detect moisture. This allows experts to use the electrical impedance to identify the area and then the pin method to find the exact location of the moisture.

Get Help from the Experts

Although these meters are easily available in hardware stores, we suggest you let a professional use them instead of DIYing moisture detection in your home. 

Contact the SERVPRO of Richardson technicians if you have water or moisture issues in your house. Our experts have years of experience in handling all types of moisture-detection equipment and can offer you a solution to your humidity woes. 

Get in touch with us today to book a free consultation at (972) 690-1414.