Water damage in Como properties rarely stays where it originated. It migrates through wall framing, saturates subfloor assemblies, moves along structural members, and collects in ceiling cavities — creating hidden moisture pockets that show no visible surface signs but create ideal conditions for mold growth within 48-72 hours. COS Water Damage Restoration's Como inspection team uses FLIR thermal imaging, calibrated pin-type and non-penetrating moisture meters, and systematic structural assessment protocols to map water migration through your property completely — before remediation begins or before you close on a purchase.
Here's what makes our Como inspection service more than a visual walk-through.
Thermal imaging is non-destructive and covers large surface areas quickly — making it the most efficient way to map water migration in a Como property.
Qualitative assessment says "it looks wet." Quantified readings say "this framing is at 28% moisture content and the dry standard is 10%."
Every COS Water Damage Restoration Como water damage inspection produces a written report: affected area descriptions, thermal images with annotations, moisture meter readings at labeled sensor points, water category determination (Cat 1/2/3), and a recommended scope of work with priority sequencing. Reports are formatted to be useful to your insurance carrier, a remediation contractor, or a real estate transaction where water damage disclosure is at issue.
Our Como inspection service covers two distinct use cases that require slightly different approaches: pre-remediation inspection (mapping an active or recent water event for claim documentation and remediation scoping) and pre-purchase or post-remediation verification inspection (confirming whether previous water damage was properly remediated or whether current conditions indicate an ongoing or previous water problem). Both use the same instrument suite and produce the same written report format, but the findings are interpreted differently for each use case.
COS Water Damage Restoration's Como 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 WI.
When a water damage event has just occurred in a Como 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 Como 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 inspections in Como are scheduled on the buyer's timeline and the written report is available for the transaction file.
Post-remediation verification is an independent assessment — not a rubber stamp.
Mold risk assessment in Como is distinct from air quality testing. We assess structural conditions and visible evidence — not air samples.
Below-grade spaces in Como properties — crawlspaces, basement areas, and below-slab conditions — are among the most common locations for chronic moisture problems to go undetected. Our Como 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.
When an insurance carrier requests additional documentation for a water damage claim — or when a claim has been disputed based on damage scope — our Como 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.


Call +1-844-499-0972 and describe your situation — active event, pre-purchase, post-remediation, mold concern, or insurance documentation. Our Como scheduler assigns the appropriate inspection type and confirms your appointment. Most Como residential inspections are available within 24-48 hours.
Our Como inspector arrives with FLIR thermal camera, calibrated pin-type and non-penetrating moisture meters, and inspection documentation tools. The inspection begins with a thermal pass of all suspected affected areas, followed by direct meter readings at all thermally identified locations. Each reading is recorded at a labeled sensor point location on the floor plan.
You understand what was found before you receive the written report.
Report delivered in the format your use case requires, within 48 hours of inspection.



"We were purchasing a Como home where the seller had disclosed a prior basement water event and claimed it was fully remediated. COS Water Damage Restoration's pre-purchase inspection found moisture readings in the wall framing adjacent to the original event area that were significantly above dry standard — indicating incomplete drying. The written report we received gave us specific sensor point readings that we used to negotiate remediation credit from the seller before closing. Without that inspection, we would have closed into a mold problem."
"We used the COS Water Damage Restoration Como inspection report to file a homeowner's claim for a water damage event. The adjuster reviewed the thermal image documentation and sensor point readings and approved the full remediation scope on first submission. The inspection report paid for itself many times over by eliminating the supplement process."
"The post-remediation verification inspection is what I most value. After our last Como property water event, the remediation contractor signed off on completion. We had COS Water Damage Restoration do a verification inspection and found one wall section with framing still above 15% moisture content. That section would have been a mold problem within weeks. The verification inspection caught it before it became our problem."
COS Water Damage Restoration's certified inspection team serves Como and surrounding communities throughout WI. Call +1-844-499-0972 to schedule your Como inspection.
Whether you need inspection for an active event, a purchase, or post-remediation verification — our Como team produces a written, instrument-backed report. Call +1-844-499-0972 to schedule.
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