YolksOnU t1_j60fl08 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 8:54 PM

Depends on a bunch of factors. Relative humidity. Temperature. Airflow. Volume of space.

If you don't want to work through insurance (which is why I assume you are in DIY) you have a few options but you have to move fast. Personally since it's grey water not black water, I would forgo a restoration company like ServPro and head down to your local equipment rental place and get one of their dehumidifiers and a big ass fan. Run those for 48 hours. If it were me I would also sample drywall with a moisture meter both before and after.

That's what ServPro/Octagon/restoration firm is going to do anyway. They might also tell you that they need to knock out the bottom foot of your drywall, which really isn't the case if it wasn't black water and you act now but that's what they'll tell you.

ImmortanSteve t1_j618acc wrote on January 27, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Servpro won’t flood cut the wall unless it’s necessary. The most common reason for this is that there is wet insulation or some other moisture barrier in the wall that won’t dry fast enough to prevent mold growth. If it’s not necessary they will dry it in place.