Moving furniture and light items away from the affected area will help minimise damage.

Finding a local company that specialise in water damage and structural drying of the inside property should be your next priority. They will be able to assist in the right processes to go through.

80% of water damage jobs require mitigation equipment to be put in place to dry out the property.This may take 3-5 days depending on the situation.

Local companies that provide a drying and restoration service include Pro Steam Dry, Crikey Cleaner & Flood Emergency Services.

Following are the basic instructions when attending a property:

EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The water damage to your property requires the appropriate process of water extraction and structural drying. As an authorised agent, to dry out the affected areas we need to install mitigation (drying) equipment to allow for the best result in drying out the floors, walls, carpet, ceiling and the wooden structure of the building.

Keeping air movers and dehumidifiers on throughout this process is of upmost importance to facilitate the removal of moisture from these areas. With any job, it needs it to be dried out - NO BODY WANTS MOULD TO GROW.

Check on equipment throughout the drying process and make sure it is still running. Empty water buckets daily if necessary.

As the affected areas are closed off for drying, we understand it is of inconvenience however it is best to vacate the area that the equipment occupies. Closing doors and windows will ensure the best and fastest process to get your home dry.

These annoying events do happen and it’s no one’s fault. Let’s get your home dried and restored fast for back home living.

Any problems call Jamie 0402 415 172.