How we write and check our guides

Dryvale Restoration is a referral service, not a restoration contractor. Our guides exist so homeowners understand what is happening in their house and what a restoration crew is doing. This page explains how that content is made.

Who writes the guides

Guides and service pages are produced by the Dryvale Restoration editorial team. They are drafted with AI assistance from the published standards and agency guidance listed below, then edited for plain language. Unless a page says otherwise, they have not been reviewed by a licensed restoration professional, insurance adjuster or attorney, and they are not a substitute for one.

What we rely on

We work from primary sources: the industry standard for water damage restoration, and the public agencies that regulate insurance, plumbing and mold work. Each guide lists the sources it used.

• IICRC, publisher of the ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration
• U.S. EPA: Mold
• U.S. EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
• Ready.gov: Floods
• FloodSmart: the National Flood Insurance Program
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center
• Texas Department of Insurance
• Texas Office of Public Insurance Counsel
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (mold assessors and remediators)
• Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
• American Red Cross: Frozen Pipes
• National Weather Service Fort Worth/Dallas

Rules we hold ourselves to

• Answer first. Every guide and service page opens with a direct answer, then explains it.
• No invented numbers. We don't publish made-up prices, statistics, response times or job counts. Cost sections describe the factors that change a price, because real prices depend on an inspection.
• No fake reviews or credentials. We don't publish reviews we can't verify, and we don't claim licenses, awards or certifications the business doesn't hold.
• Photos are labeled. Images are licensed stock photos, marked as such. They are not our jobs or crews.
• Local means local. Town pages describe that town's housing, creeks, soil and permit office, not the same text with the name swapped.
• Money doesn't change the advice. Restoration companies may pay us for referrals. That doesn't affect what the guides say, including when they tell you a job is safe to do yourself.

Updates and corrections

Every guide shows the date it was last updated. We revise pages when a standard, law or agency rule changes, or when a reader points out a mistake. If you find an error, call +1 (321) 485-9714 or use the contact page and tell us the page and the problem.

Limits of this content

The guides are general information for homeowners. They are not legal, insurance, medical or safety advice for your situation. Your insurance policy, your city's codes and the licensed professionals on your job take priority. See also our about page, terms of use and accessibility statement.