Moisture mapping
Readings are taken across floors, walls and framing to map which materials are wet and how wet they are before any equipment is placed.
Dehumidification & drying
Structural drying verified by moisture readings, not guesswork
Commercial dehumidification and structural drying for homes and small businesses across Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Long Island. Call dispatch at (516) 348-5145 — day or night — and get a written quote before any work begins.
- 24/7 dispatch
- Written quote first
- Licensed NYC contractor
Why Gotham Home Services
Dehumidification from Gotham Home Services Inc. dries water-damaged floors, walls, and framing with commercial dehumidifiers and air movers in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Long Island. Call (516) 348-5145 any hour; a technician takes moisture readings, places equipment according to those readings, and verifies with follow-up readings that materials have reached acceptable moisture levels before anything is closed up. The company holds New York City home improvement contractor license 2132513-DCWP. The company works on residential and light-commercial properties. Pricing is quote on request after the on-site assessment, and the full drying scope is confirmed in writing first.
Emergency work
Emergency drying before moisture spreads further
Call after a leak, flood, or water removal when floors, walls, ceilings, or framing remain wet. Dispatch will confirm crew availability and arrange moisture readings to determine the drying scope. Active water must be stopped or removed first where conditions allow, and areas with electrical hazards should remain off limits until they are made safe.
- Wet walls, floors, ceilings, and framing
- High indoor humidity after a leak or flood
- Urgent moisture mapping and equipment placement
What the job covers
Drying that is measured, monitored and verified
A room that feels dry can still be wet inside the walls. Proper dehumidification is a measured process: readings decide where equipment goes, and readings decide when the job is done.
Commercial dehumidifiers
Commercial-grade dehumidifiers pull moisture out of the air and the structure, sized and placed according to the readings.
Air movers
Air movers keep air circulating across wet surfaces so moisture leaves the material instead of sitting in it.
Follow-up readings
Moisture levels are re-checked as drying progresses, and equipment is adjusted until materials reach acceptable levels.
Hidden moisture checks
Wall cavities, under-floor spaces and other concealed areas are checked so hidden moisture is not sealed in behind new finishes.
Drying record
You receive a written record of the readings and the drying scope — useful for your own files or an insurance claim.
Fast, clear process
How a drying job works
01
Call dispatch
Reach a person at (516) 348-5145, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
02
Take readings
The technician maps moisture in floors, walls and framing.
03
Written quote first
The drying scope and equipment plan are written down and approved before work begins.
04
Dry and verify
Equipment runs until follow-up readings confirm the materials are dry, then the result is walked through with you.
Related work: water damage restoration and all services.
Areas covered
Where we provide drying service
Queens
Structural drying in houses, two-family homes and small apartment buildings.
Brooklyn
Dehumidification for brownstones, rowhouses and mixed-use properties after leaks or floods.
Manhattan
Drying service in apartments and light-commercial spaces, coordinated with building access rules.
Long Island
Dehumidification and moisture verification across Nassau County communities.
Common questions
Before you call
Why not just let the room air-dry?
Air-drying can leave moisture trapped inside walls, floors and framing, where it keeps causing damage. Commercial dehumidification removes that moisture, and readings confirm it is actually gone.
How do you know when drying is finished?
By moisture readings, not by feel. Follow-up readings show when floors, walls and framing have reached acceptable moisture levels, and only then is the equipment removed.
How long does structural drying take?
It depends on how much water entered, which materials are affected, and how long they were wet. You are told the expected timeline after the initial readings, and equipment runs until the readings confirm dry.
Can you dry walls without opening them?
Often, yes — it depends on how wet the cavity is and what the wall is made of. The moisture readings determine whether drying in place will work or whether sections need to be opened.
Do you provide documentation for an insurance claim?
You receive a written record of the moisture readings and the drying scope. You can share that documentation with your insurer, but claim decisions rest with you and your carrier.
What does dehumidification cost?
Quote on request. The size of the affected area, the materials involved, and how long equipment needs to run all change the scope, which is why pricing follows the on-site assessment.
Need a space dried out properly?
Call dispatch or send the details — a written quote comes before any work.