Whether your home is clad with stucco, brick, wood, vinyl, hardi board or metal, CMT inspectors will identify moisture intrusion that causes structural damage to a home. Our report and analysis details levels of moisture content in the sheathing and shows other areas where the substrate and framework of the home have been damaged.

The Testing Process

CMT's moisture testing and analysis are based on many factors including the materials being tested, the latest climate conditions, the age of the home, and knowledge of the builder's construction techniques. CMT always uses the least invasive method to determine the accurate condition of the home.

Most inspections only require external wall testing but further inspection of the attic, basement, and/or interior areas of the home may also be required. Each report includes free phone consultations for each party involved, free e-mail reports, claim consultation, and unbiased referrals.

What Is A Moisture Test?

The moisture test provided by Certified Moisture Testing depicts the moisture level and the sheathing condition found in the structural framework of your home at those specific sites tested. We only use standard Delmhorst BD-2100 Moisture Meter with Pin Probes to measure the moisture in the wood. The meter reports levels between 6% - 40%. We also use other tools to point the inspector to suspected moisture areas. Probing the wood structure of the home is the only accurate way to measure and assess actual moisture levels. Visit our methods tab to learn more.

After the inspection is completed we’ll provide you with a report. This report includes test site locations and corresponding moisture levels. We will also make observations and explain them with pictures. If you have moisture issues, this report is the document that you will use to begin the claim and/or repair processes.

Second Opinions

We are the experts in moisture intrusion. Before risking complications with the sale of your home, making a false claim against your home builder, or making unnecessary repairs, call CMT and get a second opinion to verify suspected moisture issues claimed by others.

Further Investigation

If damage is identified during the inspection, further investigation is often needed to determine how far the damage goes into the wall cavity. CMT will cut or remove the siding to show the damage and determine the cause of the moisture intrusion. After the investigation is complete, CMT will document what was visually found at the inspected site, make a temporary repair to the area and continue to give you guidance until your home is repaired.

"All Party" Investigations

If your home qualifies for consideration under the builder's 10-year warranty, an "All Party" inspection is usually conducted. All of the parties involved in the construction of the home, from landscapers to roofers (and their attorneys and engineers) are invited to witness and make their own assessments of the water damage and its causes.

CMT will lead and conduct the "All Party" showing everyone where the damages are. We will gladly coordinate and work with your engineer or attorney to provide a strong strategic team, even if we did not conduct the original moisture test. Being a full service company, we can facilitate the cutting or removal of the siding and make a temporary repair to the area. Engineers and attorneys heartily welcome our services at "All Parties."

"Not Sorta Dry, Certified Dry"

Should your home have a moisture intrusion problem, it will have to be disclosed when you go to sell it. Our Certified Dry program offers a potential buyer of your remediated home the satisfaction and protection of a detailed report by an non-biased, independent inspection service showing how the water intrusion repairs were made. CMT will document the progress of the construction and detail the practices the remediation contractor followed to complete the repairs and retest to show the house is "Not Sorta Dry. Certified Dry."

In the end, Certified Dry comes down to a variant of the golden rule. You don’t want to buy a home with a moisture problem. And you don’t want to be stuck trying to sell a home with one.

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