What Advanced Drying Systems does

Advanced Drying Systems (ADS) is a private water mitigation and mold remediation company headquartered at 12094 Anderson Rd, Suite 330, Tampa, Florida, founded in 2008 by Casey Weldon, who continues to serve as President. The company operates across Florida and Louisiana, employing 70+ full-time salaried technicians who are IICRC-certified Water Damage Specialists, typically arriving on-site within one to four hours of a service call. ADS provides a complete water-damage workflow — emergency water extraction, structural drying with industrial dehumidifiers and air movers, moisture detection via thermal imaging and moisture meters, mold assessment, containment and removal, and post-remediation verification — for residential homeowners, commercial properties, and governmental/municipal buildings.

ADS monetizes exclusively through professional services billed per job to homeowners, commercial customers, and insurance carriers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, but the company operates inside the insurance ecosystem as an approved vendor for Sedgwick, Contractor Connection, and Alacrity — three of the dominant insurance carrier claim-routing platforms — and uses Xactimate and Symbility software for documentation and invoicing. ADS also accepts direct-to-consumer 24/7 emergency calls via phone (888-898-0699) and an online payment portal at adsdry.com/paynow, with no franchise intermediaries and no software product layer. The company is founder-owned, with no disclosed outside equity beyond a 2019 capital event involving Clearwell Group and Plexus Capital.

In June 2025, ADS expanded its service portfolio through a strategic partnership with and acquisition of Robinson Roofing, a Florida roofing contractor, enabling ADS to address roof-related water damage from source through recovery and consolidating end-to-end claim resolution under a single brand. Other strategic anchors include IICRC firm-level certification, embedded distribution across three insurance platforms, and a published commitment to non-franchise, locally-employed service delivery across two states.

Name

Advanced Drying Systems

Legal name

Advanced Drying Systems

Website

https://adsdry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Advanced Drying Systems is a Tampa-based, private water mitigation and mold remediation company serving residential, commercial, and governmental clients across Florida and Louisiana with 70+ IICRC-certified, full-time technicians responding 24/7 as an approved vendor for major insurance carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Damage Restoration Services

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Drying, Dehumidification & Moisture Control (HSAPAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Damage Dry-Out & Sanitization (HSAEAHAO)

Keywords

• Water damage restoration
• Mold remediation services
• Structural drying services
• Water mitigation services
• Emergency restoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Water Mitigation Services: Emergency water extraction and structural drying services billed per job to homeowners, businesses, and insurance carriers. Services include assessment, water extraction, and drying of affected areas.
2. Mold Remediation Services: Mold assessment, containment, removal, and post-remediation verification services. Billed per job, often coordinated with insurance claims.
3. Roofing Services (via Robinson Roofing partnership): Roofing repair and replacement services offered through the Robinson Roofing partnership to address roof-related water damage sources.
4. Insurance Claims Assistance: ADS helps policyholders file claims and navigate the insurance process, with documentation support using Xactimate and Symbility software.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Advanced Drying Systems is a non-franchise water damage mitigation and mold remediation service provider operating across Florida and Louisiana. The company delivers 24/7 emergency water extraction, structural drying, industrial dehumidification, and mold assessment/removal for residential, commercial, and governmental properties. Services are billed per job, typically coordinated with insurance carriers through approved-vendor programs (Sedgwick, Contractor Connection, Alacrity), with documentation handled via Xactimate and Symbility estimation software.

Product overview

Advanced Drying Systems (ADS) is a service company offering water mitigation and mold remediation services, not a software product company. The core offerings consist of Water Mitigation Services and Mold Remediation Services for residential, commercial, and governmental customers. The company provides a full-service workflow including water extraction, structural drying with industrial dehumidification, mold testing and inspection, mold remediation, and insurance claims assistance. Commercial Water Mitigation and Mold Remediation Services extend these capabilities to commercial properties. Through a partnership with Robinson Roofing, ADS has expanded to offer roofing services that address a primary source of water damage. All services are delivered by IICRC-certified technicians using industry-standard equipment and insurance estimation software (Xactimate and Symbility).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Robinson Roofing: A trusted name in roofing throughout Florida, acquired by ADS to provide comprehensive roofing solutions alongside water damage restoration services.

Products and services

• Water Mitigation Services Emergency water extraction, structural drying, dehumidification, and damage assessment for residential, commercial, and municipal properties. Service is delivered 24/7 by IICRC-certified technicians using industrial dehumidifiers, air movers, moisture meters, and thermal imaging.
• Mold Remediation Services Mold assessment, containment, removal, and remediation services performed by IICRC-certified technicians, including application of disinfectants and antimicrobials to prevent future growth. Targets both post-water-damage mold and pre-existing contamination in residential and commercial properties.
• Commercial Water Mitigation and Mold Remediation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Technicians typically arrive on-site within 1 hour for insurance claims and 2-4 hours for general calls
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Robinson RoofingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Partnership announced June 16, 2025, allowing ADS to expand services into roofing solutions. Robinson Roofing is a trusted name in roofing throughout Florida. ADS has also acquired Robinson Roofing, enabling them to handle roof-related water damage from source (roof leaks, storm damage) through recovery. ADS President Casey Weldon stated the partnership enables faster, more complete recovery for customers starting at one of the main sources of water damage. Robinson Roofing customers benefit from ADS's moisture detection and mitigation expertise.
• SedgwickcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSedgwick is a leading claims management company. ADS is an approved vendor within Sedgwick's network, receiving water mitigation and mold remediation referrals for insured policyholders processed through Sedgwick's claims platform.
• Contractor ConnectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor Connection is an insurance-approved contractor network. ADS participates as an approved vendor in the Contractor Connection program, receiving job assignments for water damage and mold remediation referrals from insurance carriers using this platform.
• AlacritycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlacrity is a contractor network for insurance carriers. ADS is an approved vendor within the Alacrity program, receiving referrals and assignments for water mitigation and mold remediation services from participating insurance companies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PuroClean: National franchise restoration company specializing in water damage, mold, and biohazard remediation; overlaps with ADS in residential and commercial mitigation markets and insurance carrier referral channels.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: Global leader in property restoration and disaster recovery, serving commercial, industrial, and residential clients; directly comparable as a non-franchise (corporate) restoration provider with insurance carrier relationships.
• Paul Davis Restoration: National franchise network providing water damage restoration, mold remediation, and reconstruction services; competes head-to-head with ADS in insurance-driven restoration claims.
• Restoration 1: National franchise restoration company providing water mitigation, mold remediation, and related services; comparable business model and customer base to ADS.
• Servicemaster Restore: National franchise restoration brand under ServiceMaster offering water, fire, and mold remediation; comparable to ADS as an insurance-approved restoration services provider.
• SERVPRO: Largest U.S. franchise-based water damage restoration and mold remediation provider; directly competes with ADS in residential and commercial mitigation, with broader national geographic coverage and franchise density.
• 911 Restoration: Franchise-based water damage and mold remediation company operating across the U.S.; competes directly with ADS in residential and light-commercial emergency response.

Regional players

• DryServ: Water damage restoration provider; relevant regional peer in the structural drying and water mitigation category where ADS operates.
• Servpro of Tampa South: Local SERVPRO franchise serving the Tampa Bay area; directly competes with ADS's Tampa headquarters in residential and commercial water mitigation jobs.

Emerging players

• Robinson Roofing: Florida roofing contractor acquired by ADS in 2025; now operates as ADS's in-house roofing arm and is comparable as a Florida-based roofing services provider that addresses a primary source of water damage claims.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/adsdry

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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