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Every photo on this page is a DriForce job. None of it is stock, none of it is a render, and nothing has been staged for a camera. Commercial clients are named where they agreed to be; residential work is identified by city only, never by address or homeowner.

Start with the featured projects — those carry the full scope, from first response through rebuild. Below them is everything else, filterable by the kind of damage and by whether the property was residential or commercial.

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Industrial Facility Fire Loss

This large-loss commercial fire at an industrial manufacturing and processing facility required a full-scale mobilization — crew in PPE, forklift operations, IBC tote staging, and a box trailer on-site for content pack-out. The exterior showed clear fire origin with visible char damage and multiple boarded windows. Interior work spanned across multiple zones of the active plant floor, with crews working around processing equipment, chemical storage, and industrial exhaust systems. A technically demanding job that showcased DriForce's ability to manage complex commercial losses safely and efficiently.

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Oakbrooke — Multi-Unit Residential Fire Loss

A significant fire at the Oakbrooke residential complex required full-scale mobilization across multiple areas of Unit 12 — living room, bedroom, and kitchen all sustained heavy fire and smoke damage requiring complete demolition before restoration could begin. Exterior debris removal was extensive. DriForce managed the full scope from emergency response through structural demo, content handling, and coordination with the rebuild team to return the unit to pre-loss condition.

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Storm-Damaged Garage — Full Exterior Restoration

A severe storm tore fascia boards free, stripped shingles from the roof deck, and left this residential garage with significant structural exposure. DriForce managed the full scope — emergency tarping, debris removal, complete re-roofing with new architectural shingles, full siding replacement, new gutters and downspouts, and a fresh concrete apron. The result: a fully rebuilt exterior that looks better than it did before the storm.

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Church of the Redeemer

A water intrusion event at Church of the Redeemer required a sensitive, rapid response inside an active house of worship. DriForce deployed commercial dehumidifiers and air movers throughout the main lobby and corridor areas, established full containment barriers to protect unaffected spaces, and extracted standing water at the entrance — all while the facility remained operational. Carpet was preserved in place and dried in-system, avoiding costly replacement.

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Residential Floor Protection

When restoration equipment, foot traffic, and materials move through a home, the floors are at risk. DriForce installs Ram Board and surface protection throughout all active work zones — entryways, foyers, stairwells, and corridors — secured with blue tape to prevent shifting. Every square foot of finished flooring is accounted for before work begins, and checked again when we leave.

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Precision Containment Work

Containment is one of the most critical steps in any restoration project — done right, it protects undamaged areas, controls air quality, and keeps drying equipment working efficiently. These photos show DriForce containment setups across two job sites: a modern commercial office building where poly barriers were erected floor-to-ceiling around an active reception desk, and a high-end residential estate where large-scale containment with drying hoses was installed throughout an ornate hallway and foyer.

Industrial Fire Loss — Main Plant FloorWide view of the main plant floor during active remediation. IBC totes staged, crew with green gloves working near processing tanks, overhead spray-foam insulation ceiling throughout. · Southeast Michigan

Industrial Fire Loss — Exterior Fire OriginExterior of the facility showing visible char marks on the lower wall and multiple boarded windows — clear fire origin point on the side of the building. · Southeast Michigan

Industrial Fire Loss — Building Exterior, BoardedSide view of the facility with large boarded door opening and ladder staged on roofline during restoration — building secured post-fire. · Southeast Michigan

Industrial Fire Loss — Forklift Pack-Out OperationWorker elevated on a forklift cage doing overhead structural work. Wrapped equipment staged for removal on the floor below. Full pack-out operation underway. · Southeast Michigan

Industrial Fire Loss — Drum & Chemical StagingDense staging area with blue drums, IBC totes, and chemical containers — ceiling shows fire damage above. Careful cataloguing and containment of all chemical storage during remediation. · Southeast Michigan

Industrial Fire Loss — Processing ZoneTechnician in PPE working at active processing tanks. Wet floor conditions managed throughout the facility during remediation work. · Southeast Michigan

Industrial Fire Loss — Facility Wide ShotWide angle of the full processing wing showing scale of the loss — blue drum pallets, white processing tanks, exhaust ductwork, and crew working throughout. · Southeast Michigan

Boarded Exterior, Secondary ElevationA second elevation of the plant with window and door openings boarded over after the fire. Securing the shell comes before any interior work starts. · Southeast Michigan

Board-Up and Roof AccessOpenings sheeted over and ladder access set to the roof edge. The building was closed to weather and trespass before crews moved inside. · Southeast Michigan

On-Site Pack-Out TrailerA box trailer staged at the dock for content pack-out, so salvageable equipment and stock could leave the building while demolition ran inside. · Southeast Michigan

Oakbrooke Fire — Unit 12 Living Room & Bedroom DemoFull demolition of the living room and bedroom in Unit 12 — walls stripped to stud, flooring removed, all fire and smoke-damaged material cleared before structural drying and rebuild. · Southeast Michigan

Crew On Site at the Affected UnitsCrew vehicles at the unit entries during the working phase of the loss. · Southeast Michigan

Grounds After Exterior Debris RemovalThe lawn alongside the building once fire debris and damaged material had been cleared off the grounds. · Southeast Michigan

Oakbrooke Fire — Unit 12 Kitchen DemoKitchen fully demoed — cabinets removed, walls stripped, flooring pulled. Complete gut of the kitchen required due to the extent of fire and smoke penetration. · Southeast Michigan

Unit Entries SecuredEntry doors and elevations on the affected run of units, secured while the interior scope was underway. · Southeast Michigan

Documenting Scope, Unit by UnitElevations photographed unit by unit. Numbered entries let the scope, the estimate and the carrier file all refer to the same unit. · Southeast Michigan

Oakbrooke Fire — Restoration UnderwayCrews working through the full scope of the loss — systematic room-by-room approach ensures complete remediation before the rebuild team takes over. · Southeast Michigan

Building Exterior, Late-Stage WorkThe building from the rear during the closing stages of the project. · Southeast Michigan

Oakbrooke Fire — Pre-Rebuild ConditionUnit in pre-rebuild condition — all fire and smoke-damaged material removed, structural framing exposed, surfaces treated and ready for the rebuild team. · Southeast Michigan

Unit 12 Kitchen, Fire and Smoke DamageThe kitchen as found: scorched cabinet boxes, heavy soot across the surfaces and debris on the counter, before any demolition. · Southeast Michigan

Storm Damage — Garage Fascia & Roof Blown OffFascia board torn completely free, shingles stripped from the deck, and gutters dangling after a severe storm. The full roof edge and soffit system required replacement. · Southeast Michigan

Storm Damage — Roof Deck Exposed, Gutter BlownClose-up showing the extent of shingle loss and a blown gutter section. Water intrusion risk required emergency tarping before full restoration could begin. · Southeast Michigan

Restored — New Roof, Siding & GuttersFront elevation after restoration — new architectural shingles, fresh white vinyl siding, new gutters, and a clean concrete driveway apron. · Southeast Michigan

Restored — Side ElevationSide view after full exterior rebuild — new siding runs clean from foundation to roofline with no visible storm damage remaining. · Southeast Michigan

Restored — Rear Entry & SidingRear entry door area fully refinished — new siding, fresh gutter system, and new downspout. Every surface returned to better-than-pre-loss condition. · Southeast Michigan

Church of the Redeemer — Lobby RestorationCommercial water loss in a house of worship. Carpet preserved in-place with commercial drying equipment deployed throughout. · Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer — Commercial Drying SetupRed air movers and dehumidifiers deployed across the corridor, with containment wall protecting adjacent areas. · Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer — Corridor DryingDehumidifiers and air movers active in the main corridor with poly containment barrier sealing off unaffected areas. · Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer — Sanctuary CorridorDrying equipment staged near the Sanctuary entrance. Containment barriers maintained while the building stayed in use. · Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer — Entry Water ExtractionCrew extracting water from the saturated entrance mat and threshold area using a hose extraction wand. · Church of the Redeemer

Floor Protection — Residential EntrywayRam Board laid and taped through entryway and foyer, covering all finished tile through the active work zone. · Southeast Michigan

Floor Protection — Foyer & Staircase EntrySurface protection extended from front door through foyer and to the staircase base, ensuring full coverage of all traffic areas. · Southeast Michigan

Floor Protection — Stairwell Overhead ViewOverhead view showing blue tape marking the perimeter of protected zones down the stairwell and into the entry level below. · Southeast Michigan

Containment — Reception Area Wide ViewWide-angle view of containment running the full length of the reception counter, protecting the lobby while work proceeds behind the barrier. · Southeast Michigan

Containment — Residential Estate HallwayLarge-scale containment with drying hoses deployed through the ceiling in an ornate residential hallway with arched windows and crown molding. · Southeast Michigan

Containment — Estate Foyer with Floor ProtectionPoly containment walls in a high-end residential foyer, with floor protection laid across the travertine floor and a sculpture protected in place. · Southeast Michigan

Structural Drying: Air Movers & Dehumidifier StagedAfter flooring is removed to expose the concrete subfloor, high-velocity air movers are strategically positioned around the perimeter and center of the room to maximize airflow across all wet surfaces, while a commercial dehumidifier draws moisture out of the air before it can re-absorb into building materials. This controlled drying environment accelerates evaporation and prevents secondary damage like mold growth, warping, or subfloor deterioration. Proper equipment placement and monitoring are critical to achieving complete structural drying within industry-standard time frames. · Royal Oak, MI

Wall Cavity Exposure During Structural MitigationDamaged drywall and wall coverings have been stripped back to the framing to fully expose moisture-affected materials and assess the extent of structural damage beneath the surface. Plastic sheeting is staged to control dust and debris, while a laser level line provides a precise reference point to guide demolition and future reconstruction to exact tolerances. Removing all compromised material down to clean framing is a critical first step — it ensures hidden moisture, mold, or weakened structural elements are identified and addressed before any rebuilding begins. · Birmingham, MI

Attic Inspection After Mold Remediation & ReinsulationA technician uses a high-powered flashlight to inspect the attic cavity following mold remediation and the installation of fresh blown-in insulation, visible as the white fibrous material along the attic floor. The OSB roof decking and exposed rafters are examined closely to confirm all affected material has been treated or removed and that no residual mold growth remains before the space is closed up. This post-remediation inspection is a critical quality-control step, ensuring the attic is clean, properly insulated, and ready to perform efficiently for the homeowner. · Beverly Hills, MI

Water Mitigation — Stripped Bath and Hallway · Birmingham, MI

Hardwood Floor Drying with Desiccant Mat SystemSpecialty drying mats are laid directly over water-damaged hardwood flooring and connected via yellow hoses to a central drying unit, which draws warm, dry air beneath the mat surface to extract trapped moisture from the wood. This targeted approach allows technicians to dry hardwood floors in place without tearing them up, preserving the original material and significantly reducing repair costs. Keeping the floor intact while achieving thorough structural drying is a critical step in preventing warping, cupping, and mold growth. · Birmingham, MI

Drying Equipment Fleet — Ready for Rapid DeploymentThis staging area shows DriForce’s inventory of air movers (red and blue low-profile units) and commercial dehumidifiers (gray units) prepared for water damage response. Air movers accelerate evaporation by directing high-velocity airflow across wet surfaces, while dehumidifiers extract that moisture from the air, preventing secondary damage like mold growth. Having a large, organized fleet on hand means equipment reaches affected properties quickly — reducing drying time, structural damage, and overall restoration costs for homeowners. · Sterling Heights, MI

Antimicrobial Treatment on Water-Damaged HardwoodA DriForce technician in branded uniform applies antimicrobial solution to water-damaged hardwood flooring using a handheld spray applicator, targeting moisture-affected boards to inhibit mold and bacterial growth before drying begins. Alongside, a commercial-grade dehumidifier is staged and ready to extract airborne moisture from the space, working in tandem with the antimicrobial treatment to prevent secondary damage. · Farmington Hills, MI

Floor Protection — Entryway & HallwayKraft paper and blue painter’s tape have been laid across the entryway and hallway floors to shield existing surfaces from foot traffic, equipment wheels, and debris during active restoration work. The blue tape secures the paper at seams and edges, preventing it from shifting and exposing vulnerable flooring underneath. This step is standard practice before any mitigation or repair work begins — protecting the homeowner’s undamaged surfaces from secondary damage caused by the restoration process itself. · Novi, MI

Pinpoint Moisture Mapping — Oak Hardwood FloorA DriForce technician uses a calibrated moisture meter directly on oak hardwood planks near the base of an appliance to record precise moisture content readings at the damage origin. This contact-based measurement method identifies how deeply water has penetrated the wood fibers and how far saturation has spread, creating an objective, documented baseline before any drying equipment is placed. · Warren, MI

InjectDry System — Hardwood Floor Water ExtractionDrying mats sealed with blue tape are positioned directly over water-damaged hardwood flooring, connected via yellow hoses to an InjectDry air-injection unit that forces warm, dry air beneath the wood surface. This sub-floor drying method pulls trapped moisture out from underneath without requiring demolition of the flooring itself. By drying the hardwood in place, this process significantly reduces repair costs and preserves the original floor — minimizing disruption to the home throughout restoration. · Bloomfield Hills, MI

Basement Water Damage Mitigation in ProgressFollowing a water intrusion event, the DriForce crew has staged industrial drying equipment on the concrete subfloor and covered remaining furnishings with protective plastic sheeting to shield them from moisture and debris during the drying process. Air movers positioned across the space accelerate evaporation from saturated concrete and wall assemblies, while the exposed floor area allows technicians to monitor moisture levels and ensure structural materials dry thoroughly. · Metro Detroit

Structural Drying: Commercial Corridor MitigationThis commercial hallway is mid-way through a controlled structural drying phase, with linear drying equipment deployed along the ceiling-wall junction to accelerate evaporation from affected building materials. Directing airflow along wall panels and ceiling surfaces prevents moisture from migrating deeper into framing and substrate layers, which is critical to stopping secondary damage like mold growth. Careful equipment placement ensures that drying is thorough and uniform rather than simply surface-level, protecting the integrity of the structure long after visible moisture is gone. · Metro Detroit

Structural Drying System Deployed After Water DamageDriForce technicians have installed a floor drying mat system sealed with tape to create an airtight chamber, with yellow high-pressure hoses channeling warm, dry air directly beneath the hardwood flooring to extract trapped moisture from the subfloor. This targeted approach allows the wood to dry from below, preventing warping, cupping, and mold growth that can occur when moisture lingers in structural materials. Drywall has also been removed at the base of the wall to expose and dry the wall cavity, ensuring no hidden moisture pocket is left behind. · Metro Detroit

Hardwood & Millwork Water Loss — Drying in ProgressHigh-velocity air movers and a commercial dehumidifier are positioned across a herringbone hardwood floor to aggressively evaporate moisture trapped in the wood and subfloor following a water intrusion event. Directing warm, dry air across the surface while simultaneously pulling humid air out of the room prevents warping, cupping, and secondary mold growth in both the flooring and the surrounding custom wood-paneled millwork. Structured drying like this protects irreplaceable architectural elements and significantly reduces the risk of costly replacement versus a slower, unmanaged dry-out. · St. Clair Shores, MI

Residential Water Loss — Structural Drying ArrayMultiple air movers and a dehumidifier have been deployed in a grid pattern across this hardwood-style floor to create a controlled drying environment after a water loss event. The equipment works together — air movers accelerate evaporation from the floor surface and subfloor while the dehumidifier captures the moisture-laden air, preventing secondary damage to walls, flooring, and structural materials. Strategic placement like this ensures even airflow coverage across the entire affected area, giving the floor the best chance of drying in place without costly replacement. · Clawson, MI

Hot-Water Extraction — Carpet Water Loss RecoveryA DriForce technician works a commercial-grade extraction wand across saturated carpet, drawing standing and absorbed water up through dual hoses — one delivering pressurized hot water and one returning the extracted moisture to an external truck-mount unit. The overlapping hose loops on the floor allow the technician to move freely while maintaining continuous suction, maximizing water removal per pass. · Utica, MI

Structural Drying After Water DamageIndustrial air movers and a commercial dehumidifier work in tandem to aggressively pull moisture from the concrete slab, exposed wall cavities, and framing after flooring and lower drywall have been removed. Deploying multiple units at strategic angles maximizes airflow across all affected surfaces, accelerating evaporation and preventing secondary damage like mold growth. This equipment-intensive drying phase is essential before any rebuilding begins, ensuring the structure reaches safe moisture levels throughout. · Berkley, MI

Antimicrobial Treatment on Water-Damaged HardwoodA DriForce technician applies antimicrobial solution to saturated hardwood floors using a pump sprayer and wand, treating the surface and seams where moisture-driven mold growth is most likely to take hold. This step is critical after water intrusion because hardwood absorbs and retains moisture deep in the grain, creating conditions where mold can develop within 24–48 hours. Treating the flooring early in the restoration process protects the structural integrity of the wood and helps prevent secondary damage that would be far more costly to remediate. · Auburn Hills, MI

Carpet Extraction — Water Removal at SourceA technician uses a high-powered extraction wand connected to a large-diameter vacuum hose to pull standing or absorbed water directly from carpet fibers and the underlying pad. Working in a systematic pattern across the floor ensures maximum moisture removal before drying equipment is deployed. Thorough extraction at this stage dramatically reduces drying time and lowers the risk of secondary damage such as mold growth or subfloor deterioration. · Troy, MI

Active Water Loss Containment & Drying SetupPlastic sheeting has been draped over furniture and across wall sections to contain moisture, protect unaffected contents, and isolate the drying zone — a critical step in preventing cross-contamination of dry areas. ThermoPLY protective board covers the subfloor throughout the space, shielding it from foot traffic and staging while drying equipment is deployed. This systematic staging process ensures that affected materials dry efficiently and that secondary damage to floors, walls, and belongings is minimized. · Metro Detroit

Basement Flood — Chemical Treatment & Surface PrepA DriForce technician applies a pressurized spray treatment to the concrete slab using a hand-pump chemical sprayer — this step delivers antimicrobial or disinfectant solution directly to flood-affected surfaces to neutralize bacteria, mold spores, and contaminants left behind by standing water. Thorough chemical treatment of the slab before structural drying begins ensures that moisture-driven microbial growth is stopped at the source rather than sealed beneath dried materials. · Royal Oak, MI

Hardwood Floor Drying System in Active OperationYellow air mover hoses are connected to a grid of floor drying mats taped directly to the hardwood surface, creating a pressurized drying chamber that forces warm, dry air beneath the flooring to evaporate trapped moisture from the subfloor up. Blue painter’s tape seals the mat perimeter to maximize airflow efficiency and prevent air bypass, ensuring the drying energy is concentrated exactly where moisture is present. This mat-system approach allows hardwood floors to be dried in place rather than demolished, significantly reducing repair costs and restoration time for the homeowner. · Birmingham, MI

Structural Dryout: Sub-Floor Extraction in ProgressYellow high-capacity air mover hoses and gray vacuum extraction lines are routed directly through injection ports drilled into the hardwood floor, delivering forced air beneath the surface to evacuate trapped moisture from the sub-floor and floor joists. Blue painter’s tape marks the affected drying zones, allowing technicians to monitor and contain the dryout perimeter precisely. This targeted approach prevents warping, delamination, and mold growth in the structural layers that surface drying alone cannot reach. · Sterling Heights, MI

Containment Setup During Active Water RestorationHeavy-duty plastic sheeting seals off this hallway and doorways to contain the restoration work area, preventing cross-contamination of dust, moisture, and airborne particulates to unaffected parts of the home. Blue painter’s tape secures the sheeting to door frames and walls without damaging finished surfaces, while floor protection shields existing flooring throughout the corridor. Proper containment is a critical first step in any restoration project — it protects your home, keeps the worksite controlled, and meets IICRC industry standards for safe, professional remediation. · Farmington Hills, MI

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