Wet Joists? It’s What You Can’t See That Causes the Damage

When floodwater or leaks seep below the surface, floor joists can absorb and trap moisture — even after carpets and flooring are removed. This often goes unnoticed until problems appear: rotting timbers, warped floors, mould outbreaks, or delays in reinstatement. We help clients dealing with:

• Flooded properties with saturated subfloors or joists

• Rising damp or slow leaks from plumbing failures

• Mould risks due to persistent moisture in wooden structures

• Delays in insurance repairs due to wet structural elements

• Risk of rot, odour, and poor indoor air quality

• The need for precise, reportable drying without unnecessary disruption

At Eighty Eight, our floor joist drying service includes:

• Moisture inspection using calibrated probes and thermal imaging

• Injection drying and tenting systems to isolate and treat damp joist zones

• Air movers and dehumidifiers used in combination for efficient structural drying

• Monitoring and moisture logging throughout the drying process

• Detailed reports provided for insurers, landlords, or project leads

• Optional strip-out and reinstatement support if required

We Provide Floor Joist Drying For:

• Housing association voids and tenanted properties

• Private landlords and letting agents

• Insurance claims and reinstatement works

• Commercial and public buildings affected by water damage

• New builds or refurbishments impacted by unexpected leaks or floods

• Care homes, schools, and retail premises requiring fast recovery

  
  

Why Choose Eighty Eight?

• IICRC-trained flood remediation specialists

• Over 20 years of experience in water damage and structural drying

• Advanced drying equipment for targeted, non-invasive solutions

• Full documentation and moisture logs for insurance and compliance

• Trusted by property professionals across the West Midlands

  
  

Areas We Cover

We provide floor joist drying services across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Telford, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, and all surrounding areas in the West Midlands.

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