Water Damage Restoration & Structural Drying
Water damage compounds by the hour. Smith Global deploys fast to extract, dry, and stabilize your property — preventing secondary damage, mold, and structural compromise before reconstruction begins.
What Is Water Damage Restoration & Structural Drying?
Water damage restoration is the process of mitigating water loss, drying the structure, and preventing secondary damage like mold. It involves water extraction, moisture mapping, structural drying with commercial dehumidifiers and air movers, and monitoring until the structure reaches safe moisture levels.
Who Is This For?
Homeowners, commercial property owners, facility managers, and property managers in Louisiana who have experienced water damage from a pipe burst, leak, storm, or other water loss event.
Common Situations Where You May Need This Service
A burst pipe or plumbing leak has flooded your property
Storm water has entered your home or building
An appliance malfunction has caused water damage
You need structural drying before reconstruction
You need moisture documentation for your insurance carrier
What Smith Global Can Provide
Water extraction and mitigation
Moisture mapping and thermal imaging diagnostics
Commercial dehumidifier and air mover placement
Structural drying with daily monitoring
Mold prevention and microbial treatment
Detailed drying logs for insurance documentation
Our Process
Rapid Response
We deploy quickly to assess the water loss, extract standing water, and stabilize the property.
Moisture Mapping
We map the moisture footprint using thermal imaging and moisture meters to identify all affected areas.
Structural Drying
We place commercial dehumidifiers and air movers, then monitor daily until the structure reaches safe moisture levels.
Documentation
We provide detailed drying logs and moisture readings for your insurance carrier.
Reconstruction
Once dry, we handle any needed reconstruction — from drywall and flooring to full restoration.
Related Services
Commercial Dehumidifier Rentals
Smith Global provides commercial-grade dehumidifiers for insurance-claim water losses in Louisiana. Call Kyle first to discuss your water loss. He'll review the situation and assess equipment needs before delivery is arranged.
Storm & Damage Restoration
When disaster strikes, you need a contractor who can document the damage and rebuild the structure. Smith Global manages the full restoration lifecycle — from initial damage assessment to final reconstruction.
Roof Replacement
Whether your roof has reached the end of its life or sustained storm damage, Smith Global handles residential and commercial roof replacement — including storm and hail damage replacement.
Service Area
Based in Natchitoches, we respond to water damage across Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly should water damage be addressed?
Water damage compounds quickly. The faster extraction and drying begin, the less secondary damage and mold risk you face. Contact us as soon as possible.
Do you provide dehumidifiers for drying?
Yes. We use commercial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers for structural drying. We also offer dehumidifier rentals for contractors and property owners — see our equipment rental page.
Do you document the drying process for my insurance carrier?
Yes. We provide detailed drying logs, moisture readings, and thermal imaging documentation for your insurance carrier.
Can you handle the reconstruction after drying?
Yes. We handle the full reconstruction after drying — from drywall and flooring to complete restoration.
How do I start a water damage restoration project?
Call us at (318) 648-0220 or submit the form on this page. We'll respond quickly to assess and mitigate the damage.
Request an Estimate
Fill out the form and we'll review your project details. No account required — we'll contact you within one business day.
(318) 648-0220