Refrigerator Line Flood: 12-Room Water Mitigation With Full Documentation
See the actual report we sent to the insurance company — every moisture reading, every visit, every piece of equipment documented.
Project Overview
Homeowner found extensive standing water from a failed refrigerator supply line. Water reached ~½ inch in areas, saturating flooring, drywall, and cabinetry up to 4 feet high in some rooms. Indoor humidity was 75–80% on arrival.
Initial Conditions
- Starting temperature: 77°F
- Starting relative humidity: 68%
- Starting GPP: 97.27
- Moisture readings up to 40% in baseplates
- ~120 gallons extracted on initial visit
Equipment & Tools
- • FLIR MR77 & MR277 pin-type moisture meters
- • FLIR E8 infrared thermal camera
- • 41 air movers (10-day deployment)
- • 5 LGR dehumidifiers (525+ pints/day capacity)
- • 3 HEPA air scrubbers (negative air during demo)
- • Antimicrobial treatment on all surfaces
Inside the Actual Insurance Report
These are real pages from the mitigation report we submitted to the insurance carrier. This is the level of documentation every homeowner deserves.
Report Cover & Summary
Site Documentation Photos
Moisture Mapping & Thermal
Equipment Deployment Log
Visit Moisture Tracking
Infrared Thermal Imaging
Moisture Readings: 7 Points Tracked Across 10 Visits
Every moisture point was monitored with pin-type meters until reaching dry standard (9%) per IICRC S500 protocol. Data pulled directly from the Albi report.
Master Bathroom
Readings taken using FLIR MR77 & MR277 pin-type moisture meters. Dry standard per IICRC S500: 9% for stud framing.
Room-by-Room Documentation
Every room was individually assessed, mapped, and equipped according to IICRC S500 standards. This data was submitted directly to the insurance carrier.
| Room | Wet Floor Area | Wet Wall / Total Wall | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bathroom | 108 ft² | 124.74 ft² / 378 ft² | 3 Air Movers, 1 Dehu |
| Utility | 68 ft² | 98.01 ft² / 297 ft² | 3 Air Movers, 1 Dehu |
| Master Bedroom | 243.75 ft² | 188.6 ft² / 571.5 ft² | 5 Air Movers |
| Kitchen | 390 ft² | 243.54 ft² / 738 ft² | 6 Air Movers, 1 Dehu, 1 HEPA |
| Living Room | 225 ft² | 237.6 ft² / 720 ft² | 4 Air Movers, 1 Dehu, 2 HEPA |
| Entry / Front Living | 430.83 ft² | 332.5 ft² / 665 ft² | 6 Air Movers, 1 Dehu |
| Pantry | 16 ft² | 47.52 ft² / 144 ft² | 2 Air Movers |
| Hall Bathroom | 25 ft² | 80 ft² / 160 ft² | 2 Air Movers |
| Stair Closet | 14.08 ft² | 60.5 ft² / 121 ft² | 2 Air Movers |
| Master Bath Closet | 54 ft² | 48 ft² / 240 ft² | 2 Air Movers |
| Stairway Hallway | 90 ft² | 243 ft² / 972 ft² | 4 Air Movers |
| Garage | 90.52 ft² | 171.5 ft² / 686 ft² | 2 Air Movers |
10-Visit Monitoring Timeline
This Is What Professional Documentation Looks Like
Most restoration companies hand your insurance carrier a one-page invoice. We deliver a comprehensive, defensible mitigation report with daily moisture readings, thermal imaging, equipment deployment logs, and room-by-room documentation. This is the difference between a disputed claim and an approved one.