Yes, remaining moisture still needs attention; missing an early drying window does not make further work pointless. The scope may now include mold assessment, cleaning or removal as well as drying. EPA treats 24–48 hours as a prevention guideline, not a guarantee that mold appears at an exact time or that every material must be discarded afterward. Ask what is still wet, what can be restored and how existing contamination will be addressed.
Drying and mold