What Our Gratis Water Damage Inspection Covers
COS Water Damage Restoration's Gratis inspection team covers every structural assembly type, every common water migration path, and every inspection use case encountered in residential and commercial water damage situations in OH.
Active & Recent Water Event Inspection
When a water damage event has just occurred in a Gratis property — or happened within the last several days — our inspection maps the full extent of saturation while the moisture is still detectable by thermal imaging and direct meter readings. This inspection is the foundation of the remediation scope and the insurance claim documentation. Without it, remediation crews are guessing at what to dry, and insurance carriers are estimating on incomplete data. Our Gratis active event inspection captures the full saturation picture at the moment of peak detectable moisture — when the readings tell the most accurate story of what happened.
Pre-Purchase Water Damage Inspection
Pre-purchase water damage inspections in Gratis are scheduled on the buyer's timeline and the written report is available for the transaction file.
Post-Remediation Verification Inspection
Post-remediation verification is an independent assessment — not a rubber stamp.
Mold Risk Assessment Inspection
Mold risk assessment in Gratis is distinct from air quality testing. We assess structural conditions and visible evidence — not air samples.
Crawlspace & Below-Grade Inspection
Below-grade spaces in Gratis properties — crawlspaces, basement areas, and below-slab conditions — are among the most common locations for chronic moisture problems to go undetected. Our Gratis below-grade inspection covers crawlspace wood framing moisture content readings at joists and beams, vapor barrier condition and coverage, condensation evidence on structural surfaces, and visual assessment for wood rot, fungal growth, and pest damage associated with chronic moisture. Written findings document the below-grade condition for remediation scoping or real estate disclosure.
Insurance Documentation Inspection
When an insurance carrier requests additional documentation for a water damage claim — or when a claim has been disputed based on damage scope — our Gratis insurance documentation inspection provides the instrument-backed evidence that supports the remediation scope. Thermal images with annotations, moisture meter readings at labeled sensor points, water category determination, and written assessment of the connection between the reported event and the documented damage create a claim file that can withstand adjuster scrutiny.
