The water damage restoration industry is changing rapidly, and moisture meters are no exception. In this article, I will focus on the changes in smart technology which are making it easier to take moisture readings and provide valuable information to contractors in real-time about their jobs.

In the past, contractors brought their moisture meters to the job site and collected readings only when they were on site. New technologies are allowing for meters to stay on the job site, take readings more frequently and allow the contractor to access these readings remotely. Many companies, such as Protimeter, Delmhorst, Phoenix, Extech, Tramex, Flir and others, offer Bluetooth data connections that make it easy to retrieve the data from the meter. Other companies, such as OmniSense, use Wi-Fi to connect to meters.