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Dehumidification & drying

Mould needs moisture. So we take it away.

Whether it's water damage or a home that just won't dry out, we bring humidity and moisture back to safe levels with professional equipment — removing the conditions mould needs to grow in the first place.

Book an inspection How it works

We aim to hold indoor humidity below 60% — where mould struggles to grow.

Why drying matters

Takes away the fuel

No excess moisture means mould has nothing to grow on.

Measured, not guessed

We track moisture levels so we know it's actually dry.

Protects the structure

Drying properly helps avoid further damage to your home.

We confirm it's dry with readings — not a guess

How we approach it IICRC S500 Water Damage Moisture readings, not guesswork Cause addressed, not hidden Need your own gear? We hire it too

How drying works

Dried properly, and proven dry.

A measured approach that pulls the moisture out, protects your home, and removes the conditions mould needs.

STEP 01

Find the moisture

We measure moisture in the air and the materials to map how wet things really are — and just as importantly, where the water is coming from.

STEP 02

Address the source

Drying a space that's still getting wet is pointless. We deal with the cause first so the moisture doesn't simply return once the equipment leaves.

STEP 03

Dry it down

Professional dehumidifiers and air movers bring humidity and moisture back to safe levels — steadily and thoroughly, not just on the surface.

STEP 04

Confirm & advise

We re-check the readings to confirm the space is genuinely dry, then leave you with simple advice to keep humidity down for your home and climate.

Why it's worth doing right

A surface that feels dry isn't always dry.

Walls, carpet, subfloors and cavities can hold moisture long after the top feels dry to touch — and that hidden damp is exactly where mould takes hold. We dry to measured levels, not to how it feels, so the problem doesn't quietly come back.

If your home only needs equipment for a short stint, ask us about dehumidifier hire instead — sometimes that's the better value option.

Dried to a reading

We confirm safe moisture levels with meters — not a guess.

Hidden damp found

We check cavities and materials, not just the surface.

Cause dealt with

We address what's letting water in, so drying actually lasts.

What's included

A clear scope — and a fair quote.

After your inspection, you'll get a written proposal with transparent pricing. You'll know exactly what's being done and what it costs before any equipment goes in.

Moisture assessment

We measure how wet things really are, and find the source.

Professional drying equipment

Dehumidifiers and air movers sized to the space and the job.

Confirmation it's dry

Final readings, plus advice to keep humidity down long-term.

Drying Proposal

Your drying plan

Areas driedBathroom, Subfloor

Start readingRecorded onsite

EquipmentDehumidifier ×2

TargetBelow 60% RH

Sign-offFinal reading

PricingAgreed upfront

Aligned to IICRC S500 water-damage drying principles, with moisture confirmed by reading.

Common questions

Good to know about drying.

Straight answers — the same way we'd explain it on the phone.

How long does drying take?

It depends on how wet things are and what materials are involved. Some spaces dry in a day or two; saturated subfloors and cavities take longer. We track the readings and give you a realistic timeframe — rather than pulling the gear out before it's actually done.

Can't I just open the windows or use a household dehumidifier?

For light, everyday damp, ventilation and a small unit can help. But after water damage, or where moisture is in the structure, household gear usually can't shift it fast enough before mould starts. Professional equipment and proper measurement make the difference.

Do you fix what's causing the moisture?

We always identify the source as part of the job — because drying a space that's still getting wet is a waste of money. Where the cause is something like ventilation or condensation, we'll advise on it. For separate trades like plumbing repairs, we'll tell you plainly what's needed.

Can I just hire the equipment from you?

Yes. If your situation is straightforward and you're comfortable running it yourself, dehumidifier and air-mover hire can be the better-value option. We'll point you that way honestly if it suits you better than a full service.

How do I know it's really dry?

Because we measure it. We take moisture readings at the start and confirm safe levels at the end — so "dry" is a number we can show you, not just how the surface feels.

The Unmould Promise Upfront pricing Your home respected On time Proven dry, not guessed We stand behind our work

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Damp that won't shift? Let's dry it out properly.

Beau, founder and mould specialist at Unmould

Who you'll speak with

BeauFounder & mould specialist

"I'll tell you straight whether you need a full dry-out or just the right bit of gear."

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