Don’t Let A Wet Concrete
Slab Ruin Your Expensive Floors - Talk To The Concrete Drying Experts

You may be noticing warping timber, blistering linoleum, or rippling carpets and wondering how the installation could have gone so wrong. In many cases, the issue isn’t defective flooring at all — it’s hidden moisture in the concrete slab beneath. Most flooring problems stem from excess moisture, and without proper concrete drying, your floors will continue to fail. That’s when it’s time to call the experts at Reztor Restoration.

If you’ve experienced flooding, your floors will never be safe unless your concrete slab is completely dry. Replacing carpet, timber, or vinyl over a damp slab is like throwing money away. As the moisture rises, adhesives break down, timber rots, and microbial bacteria spreads. That hidden moisture can also create perfect conditions for mould growth and poor indoor air quality.

Our technicians use industry-leading Tramex moisture meters to detect moisture deep within concrete and track the drying process from start to finish. We follow internationally recognised drying guidelines, including the IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration and the ASTM F2170 concrete testing standard, to verify when slabs have reached the correct moisture level for flooring installation.

Every property is different — factors such as slab thickness, subfloor design, ambient humidity, and the type of floor coverings all influence drying time. While some concrete drying jobs can be resolved in just a few days, larger or saturated slabs may require several weeks of controlled drying and monitoring. That’s why professional assessment and continuous moisture testing are essential to avoid recurring failures and costly replacements.