East Aurora has a lot of genuinely old housing in and around the village, with original materials worth preserving and foundations that predate any modern approach to moisture.
That changes the objective. On a house of that age the aim is to dry the plaster, the wood floors and the original trim rather than remove them, and that takes monitoring rather than speed.
What we deal with in East Aurora homes
Foundation seepage in old stone and early block walls, and freezing in properties where the plumbing has been extended into spaces that were never heated.
Ice damming is common because older roof assemblies rarely have modern insulation and ventilation, and the resulting water reaches plaster ceilings that are worth saving.
Can original plaster and wood floors survive a leak?
Frequently yes, if drying starts quickly and is done gradually. Plaster tolerates drying better than it tolerates sitting wet, and cupped floorboards often flatten as they come back.
How long will drying an old house take?
Longer than a modern one. The materials are denser and hold more water, so expect daily readings across several days rather than a fixed schedule. Ask to see the log.