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Supporting Restoration at Large Loss with Drying and Power in Oklahoma

During a period of extreme cold in Oklahoma, a pipe break at a multi story residential building caused water to spread rapidly through more than six floors. The restoration contractor responded quickly, but the size of the loss required additional drying capacity and temporary power to address conditions throughout the structure.

Garrett McKenzie was called to help scale the response and support mitigation across multiple levels.

The Situation

Freezing temperatures led to a pipe failure that allowed water to travel vertically through the building, impacting several occupied floors. The restoration team began mitigation immediately, but drying such a large area required additional equipment and reliable power to operate it.

Without added support, addressing the loss across all affected floors would have taken significantly longer.

The Response

Garrett McKenzie was initially contacted to provide temporary power. After further evaluation on site, large scale desiccant dehumidification was added to strengthen the drying strategy throughout the building.

Equipment sizing, placement, and logistics were coordinated directly with the restoration team to allow fast delivery despite snow and freezing weather conditions.

The Execution

Desiccant dehumidifiers, a generator, cable, and ducting were delivered that evening while winter weather continued. Equipment was staged and connected, and the drying system was underway soon after arrival.

With temporary power established and additional drying capacity in place, restoration crews were able to work simultaneously across multiple floors.

The Result

The equipment remained on site for nearly a week while mitigation progressed. Added drying support allowed crews to stabilize the structure and meet drying goals efficiently.

Once moisture readings confirmed completion, the rental equipment was removed and the project moved forward into the next phase of restoration.

Job Site Challenges

Extreme cold, snow, and ice during delivery
Multi story building with water damage across several floors
Large loss conditions requiring scalable drying and power

Equipment Provided

Two 5,000 CFM desiccant dehumidifiers
Lay flat and board up materials
One 320 kW generator
Power cable and accessories

Installation and Field Support

Equipment sizing and installation
Full equipment management
Equipment setup and breakdown

Logistics and Transportation

Two delivery trucks with trailers

Why Choose Garrett McKenzie

Garrett McKenzie specializes in supporting restoration contractors with scalable power and climate control solutions designed for large loss recovery.

Our fleet, technicians, and processes are built around the fast pace and changing demands of restoration work, allowing teams to expand their response quickly when projects grow in size or complexity.

Capabilities include:

Generator rentals up to 2,000 kW
Power distribution cable and panels
Desiccant and LGR dehumidifiers
Temporary heating and cooling equipment
Site specific equipment planning
Rapid nationwide deployment available 24/7