Water damage spreading fast? Connect with certified crews who respond 24/7.
DryGuard is an independent information and referral service. We don’t extract water or dry structures ourselves — we connect you with independent, IICRC-certified water-damage restoration companies that respond around the clock and document everything for your insurance claim. You compare, and you decide who to hire.
A free, no-obligation damage assessment — 24/7 emergency response
Independent, IICRC-certified water-damage pros — we connect you, we never do the work ourselves
One field on this page: your email. We help with the insurance claim too
DryGuard is an independent referral service, not a restoration company. We do not perform restoration or file insurance claims. Response times, pricing and outcomes vary by company, location and demand; nothing here is guaranteed.
Dried right, the first time
IICRC-certified, 24/7, insurance-friendly
24/7 emergency response IICRC-certified pros We connect · we don't restore Insurance-claim friendly Email only · no sensitive data
Start here
One email connects you to a certified crew — fast
No long forms, no waiting on hold. You give us an email address; we help connect you with an independent, IICRC-certified water-damage company for a free assessment and 24/7 response.
24/7 response
IICRC-certified
Claim-friendly
Email only
No guarantees
24/7Emergency response — water damage doesn't wait for business hours
FreeNo-cost damage assessment from an IICRC-certified restoration company
50 statesIndependent, certified water-damage restoration pros across the U.S.
You decideNo obligation — you choose which company to hire, always
DryGuard is an independent information and referral service, not a restoration company. Figures describe the service, not any promised result; availability of certified companies varies by location, damage type and demand.
How it works
Four steps from flooded to fully dry
Here is exactly what happens after you enter your email — no surprises, no pressure, and no one committing you to anything without your say-so.
From flooded to fully dry
Reach out
Extract
Dry out
Sanitize
Restored
01Step one
Tell us what happened
Share one email address and, when you're ready, a few basics — what flooded, roughly how much water, and whether it's still spreading. That's the whole ask on this page. Nothing sensitive.
02Step two
We connect you fast — 24/7
We help connect you with an independent, IICRC-certified water-damage restoration company that serves your area and can respond quickly. DryGuard doesn't extract or dry anything itself — we make the introduction.
03Step three
Get an assessment and scope
The company assesses the damage, documents it (which helps your insurance claim), and gives you a scope and estimate. Pricing, timelines and equipment vary by company, damage and market.
04Step four
You choose and they restore
Pick the company that fits and hire them directly, on terms you agree to in writing. Any contract, claim coordination and payment is arranged between you and the independent company.
DryGuard is an independent information and referral service. We do not extract water, dry structures or perform repairs ourselves — we help connect you with independent, IICRC-certified companies. Any company you choose is independently responsible for the work it provides. Response times, pricing and outcomes vary, and nothing is guaranteed.
What we help with
Every part of water-damage recovery, one starting point
Whatever the source, we aim to connect you with certified companies that handle it. Descriptions below are general information — scope and pricing come from the company you choose.
Emergency water extraction
Standing water
Rapid removal of standing water with truck-mounted and portable extraction before it soaks deeper into your structure and belongings.
Response time varies by area.
Structural drying
Air movers & dehumidifiers
Industrial air movers and dehumidifiers that dry framing, subfloor and drywall to prevent secondary damage and mold.
Drying time varies by materials.
Moisture mapping
Meters & thermal
Moisture meters and thermal imaging to find hidden water inside walls, cavities and under floors — not just what you can see.
Findings vary by structure.
Burst-pipe & leak cleanup
Supply lines & appliances
Cleanup after burst pipes, failed water heaters, dishwasher and washer leaks and supply-line failures, from source to dry-out.
Scope varies by source.
Ceiling & wall damage
Drywall & insulation
Removal and drying of saturated drywall, insulation and ceilings — and coordination of the rebuild once everything is dry.
Rebuild scope varies.
Category 2 & 3 water
Contaminated water
Certified handling of gray and black water from contaminated sources, with the sanitizing and safety protocols those require.
Protocols vary by category.
Sanitizing & antimicrobial
Prevent mold
Antimicrobial treatment to discourage mold and bacteria after the water is gone — an important step people often skip.
Products vary by company.
Insurance documentation
Photos & moisture logs
Photos, moisture logs and scope documentation that support your homeowners or commercial insurance claim.
Coverage decisions are your insurer's.
Contents & flooring
Pack-out & restore
Salvage, pack-out and drying of flooring, carpet and belongings where possible — and honest guidance on what's beyond saving.
Restorable items vary.
The services above are general information only. DryGuard does not extract, dry or repair anything itself — we connect you with independent, IICRC-certified restoration companies. Pricing, timelines and outcomes vary by company, damage and market, and no specific result is guaranteed. Ask any company for a written scope and estimate before you commit.
Don’t wait
Signs you need a pro right now
Water damage gets worse — and more expensive — every hour it sits. These are the moments to stop mopping and get a certified crew out.
Water is still spreading right now
A pipe burst, an appliance failed, or water is coming in — every hour it sits, it wicks further into materials and raises the mold risk.
You can smell or feel dampness
Musty odors, buckling floors or damp drywall mean moisture is hiding where you can't see it and needs professional drying.
A big area or upper floor is affected
Water that has traveled between floors or across a large area is beyond a wet-vac and towels — it needs real extraction and drying.
You need to file an insurance claim
Proper documentation from the start makes a water-damage claim go far more smoothly — and certified pros do this every day.
Whoever you consider, do a little homework first: confirm IICRC certification and insurance, and ask how they document damage for claims. You can also look up a company at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org).
Why DryGuard
We connect you. We don’t do the restoration ourselves.
That is the whole model, and we say it plainly. DryGuard is an independent information and referral service — the certified company you choose does the actual extraction, drying and repairs, on terms you agree to directly with them.
We connect — we don't do the restoration
DryGuard is an independent information and referral service. The extraction, drying and repairs are handled by the certified company you choose, never by us.
IICRC-certified, independent companies
We help connect you with independent restoration companies that hold industry (IICRC) certification. Each is separately responsible for the work it provides to you.
Insurance-claim friendly
Certified companies document the damage the way insurers expect, which can make your claim smoother. We don't file or decide claims — your insurer does.
Honest about pricing — no guarantees
Pricing, timelines and outcomes vary by company, damage and market. We don't promise a price, a timeline or a specific result — you compare and decide.
Composite stories
What a fast, certified response can feel like
Honest, non-hype accounts of what the referral experience can be like.
A supply line let go while we were away and water was everywhere. I emailed DryGuard at 11pm and a certified crew was extracting by early morning — they documented everything for our claim and it felt handled instead of hopeless.
RRenee A. Round Rock, Texas
What I appreciated was that nobody quoted a magic number over email. The company that came out did a full moisture map, showed me where the hidden water was, and gave me a real scope I could give my adjuster.
CCurtis B. Naperville, Illinois
Our water heater flooded the finished basement. The crew they connected me with dried it properly instead of just mopping up, and I didn't end up with the mold nightmare my neighbor had.
YYolanda P. Marietta, Georgia
Composite, illustrative examples, not statements from identified clients; individual results vary. Nothing here predicts or promises a result. Response times, pricing and outcomes vary by company, damage and market.
Hire smart
What to check before you hire anyone
A few minutes of homework protects your property and your claim. These are genuinely useful habits — and a free public resource — that apply no matter who you choose.
How to choose a water-damage restoration company
Whether you work with someone we connect you to or find on your own, run through this short checklist first:
Confirm IICRC certification & insurance. Certification signals they follow industry drying standards; insurance protects you if something goes wrong.
Ask how they document for claims. Photos, moisture readings and a written scope make your insurance claim far smoother.
Get the scope in writing. Understand what’s being dried, removed or rebuilt — and be wary of anyone pressuring you to sign on the spot.
Check references & the BBB. A quick look at reviews and track record at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org) is worth the minute.
Straight answers
Questions worth asking first
No. DryGuard is an independent information and referral service. We do not extract water, dry structures or perform repairs ourselves — we help connect you with independent, IICRC-certified water-damage restoration companies. Any company you choose is independently responsible for the work it provides to you.
Don’t wait
Your property, dried and restored.
One email connects you with an independent, IICRC-certified water-damage company for a free, fast assessment. If it’s an active emergency, call now — every hour matters.
24/7 emergency response — we connect, we don’t do the work ourselves
Documentation help for your insurance claim
Email only — never payment details or policy numbers
