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David S

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what are the bare essentials equipment needed to start off it water restoration? I know i can add equipment as i go along but what do i need to get started?
your advice is greatly appreciated
 

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Look on Craigslist and see what you can find cheap. Buy new as you grow and keep the used as overflow.

Residential, a couple of dehumidifiers (lgr) 6-8 airmovers, water claw, moisture meters. A thermal camera if you have the budget.
 
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Know your market. Starting with small homes? Large homes in your area? Going after commercial?

I started with residential only. Typical home was 1200 - 2000 sq. ft.

Truckmount and Water Claw or other extraction tools
2 medium LGR type dehus
12 air movers - mostly centrifugal but some radial as well
Training classes - WRT, ASD and something to help you market. Maybe the Restoration Strategies Turbocharged class or Build a Better Business; Sooner or later Strategies for Sucess.
Meters including hygrometer, pinless and pin type meters of good or better quality
Thermal camera if you can afford it.
Package can be $10,000 to $20,000 if you already have the truckmount; considerably more if you need the truckmount.

Money for marketing or at least a lot of time devoted to marketing. Most areas are rather heavy with competition.
 

David S

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Know your market. Starting with small homes? Large homes in your area? Going after commercial?

I started with residential only. Typical home was 1200 - 2000 sq. ft.

Truckmount and Water Claw or other extraction tools
2 medium LGR type dehus
12 air movers - mostly centrifugal but some radial as well
Training classes - WRT, ASD and something to help you market. Maybe the Restoration Strategies Turbocharged class or Build a Better Business; Sooner or later Strategies for Sucess.
Meters including hygrometer, pinless and pin type meters of good or better quality
Thermal camera if you can afford it.
Package can be $10,000 to $20,000 if you already have the truckmount; considerably more if you need the truckmount.

Money for marketing or at least a lot of time devoted to marketing. Most areas are rather heavy with competition.

Thank you Scott. I do have my IICRC Fire and smoke and IICRC WRT. I'm looking at equipment arm so your advice is really helpful. I'm sue I'll be asking more questions A LOT!
Thanks
 

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If it doesn't have auto pump out ability, you need to pass. You can easily run into 50-60 100 gallons or more. Stopping to dump can be very inefficient.

You need the productivity of the auto pump out to make money.
 
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