newbie needed advice

[David S]

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

 

[Living The Dream]

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

You need to see @Matt Wood post in Mikey's post about adding services.

 

[Desk Jockey]

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.

 

[J Scott W]

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.

 

[Nomad74]

Check your local laws. Do you need a contractors license?

 

[David S]

Thank

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.

 

[David S]

Thanks a lot. What about a water extractor? Just a decent hepa wet/dry shop vac?

 

[Desk Jockey]

You need auto pump-out capable. Flood Guzzler, Flood King, Drieaz HVE 3000 are all great portable extractors.

 

[David S]

Than

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

 

[David S]

You need auto pump-out capable. Flood Guzzler, Flood King, Drieaz HVE 3000 are all great portable extractors.

I was looking at a nilfisk alto attic 50 wet/dry hepa from safety express. Hope that's sufficient.
Thanks again.

 

[Desk Jockey]

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.

 

[hogjowl]

You’ll need dependable help
Give up now

 

[Desk Jockey]

lol

 

[David S]

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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.

will look in to see if it has an auto pump out. Thanks