5 things to check before you start demo on a water loss. Miss one and the adjuster walks

Modern field service operations in Restoration Operations require verifiable documentation, immediate dispatch coordination, and compliance with industry standards. When emergencies strike, speed and documentation accuracy determine operational profitability.

Key Operational Findings

Step 1: 5 things to check before you start demo on a …

5 things to check before you start demo on a water loss. Miss one and the adjuster walks.

Step 2: 1. Log unaffected baseline drywall & framing …

1. Log unaffected baseline drywall & framing moisture levels in an adjacent dry room. 2. Map affected perimeter with non-invasive pinless moisture meter & FLIR thermal camera. 3.

Step 3: Record time-stamped psychrometric chamber rea…

Record time-stamped psychrometric chamber readings (GPP, RH%, ambient & surface temp). 4.

Step 4: Photograph source of loss, water migration pa…

Photograph source of loss, water migration path, and baseboard removal before teardown. Establish negative air containment barrier before opening contaminated drywall cavities.

Industry Standards & Compliance

Proof OS aligns directly with rigorous technical requirements:

• IICRC S500 / S520 Standards: Real-time psychrometric tracking, GPP air calculations, and moisture migration mapping.
• Xactimate Line-Item Parity: Automated translation of field telemetry into defensible scoping codes.
• Automated Emergency Dispatch: Zero-latency call intake and crew assignment for rapid water/fire mitigation.

The Field Implementation Checklist

1. Pre-Mitigation Documentation: Capture time-stamped thermal and moisture readings before teardown.
2. Real-Time Adjuster Portal: Share automated progress logs and psychrometric dry-out curves.
3. Defensible Scope Verification: Eliminate estimate disputes with cryptographic, time-stamped proof of work.

For a complete walkthrough on how Proof OS automates field documentation and dispatch in Restoration Operations, explore our restoration platform.