Carlos Rivera
Founder & CEO
IICRC Master Restorer with 15+ years in water and fire damage restoration.
About Us
First to Dry. First to Restore.
A team of certified restoration professionals dedicated to getting your home or business back to normal — fast, safely, and with full transparency.
Our Story
Built on a Promise
Built on a Promise
to Respond Faster
Dry First was founded by Carlos Rivera after witnessing how slow response times turned minor water incidents into major structural disasters. He built a team around one principle: speed saves property.
Today, Dry First serves South Florida homeowners and businesses with a team of IICRC-certified technicians, industrial-grade equipment, and a 60-minute emergency response guarantee. We've restored over 500 properties and built a reputation for honesty, thoroughness, and results.
2014
Founded
500+
Restored
98%
Satisfied
24/7
Available
Our Values
What We Stand For
Speed
We dispatch within 60 minutes because we know every minute of delay means more damage to your property.
Precision
We use advanced moisture mapping and thermal imaging to find damage that others miss.
Integrity
We give you honest assessments, fair pricing, and transparent communication from start to finish.
Excellence
Our work meets IICRC industry standards. We don't stop until your property is fully restored.
Our Team
Meet the Experts Behind Dry First
Maria Santos
Operations Manager
Expert in project coordination and insurance claim management.
David Kim
Lead Technician
Certified water damage specialist with expertise in structural drying.
Lisa Johnson
Fire Restoration Lead
Smoke and soot remediation expert, IICRC certified in fire restoration.
Credentials
Industry Certified
Industry Certified
& Fully Insured
Every technician on our team holds active IICRC certifications. Our firm is fully licensed, bonded, and insured throughout Florida — so you can trust that your property is in qualified hands.
Request a Free InspectionIICRC Certified Firm
Water Damage Restoration (WRT)
Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT)
Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT)
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Ready to Work with Our Team?
Contact us today for a free property inspection and let us show you what professional restoration looks like.