To minimise the damage, water removal must happen quickly. When a flooding emergency occurs, you need expert help – and you need it fast. In situations like these faster action is taken, the less damage is caused and the easier the restoration process.
Water damage from a burst pipe often happens unexpectedly, leaving homeowners and businesses unprepared for cleaning up the mess. Burst pipes is one the main causes of water damage and it can lead to extensive issues including collapsed ceilings, damaged floors, mould issues and such, all of which can be very expensive to repair so it is very important to know how to deal when this situation occurs. When dealing with a severe water damage due to burst pipes or pipe leaks immediate action is very crucial, a delay in a few hours can greatly increase the severity of the damage. Act fast and make sure to call the experts “the less damage is caused, the easier the restoration process”.
It is important to know how to deal when coming across a burst pipe, so that you can act appropriately and minimize any further damage. A burst pipe and the water damage it causes is a disaster when it strikes your home and business. No matter how it strikes, it’s critical to fix the water damage fast. Another thing to keep in mind is the amount of time in which porous materials in your home have been exposed to water saturation. The more time that passes without treatment, the more likely those materials will continue to deteriorate – the efficiency and quality may not be salvageable especially with carpet backing, insulation and adhesives.
As a rule of thumb, if you see that water has seeped into the sub flooring or the drywall, the safest way would be to contact a professional restoration company and with that being said WATER DAMAGE NETWORK can help you remove or restore items that would otherwise develop mould.
1 Immediately Contact Water Damage Network Australia
2Try to stop the water at its source!
3Try to clear as much from the water as possible
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Water Damage Network is open 24 hours a day and ready to dispatch the nearest available technician to your home or business. When dealing with a severe water damage immediate action is crucial. A delay in a few hours can greatly increase the severity of damage. When you call, our representative will guide you through several questions in which we will require to best handle your water emergency quickly and efficiently. This initial contact is an important part of a prompt and effective restoration.
We determine the class of water damage and what areas are affected. We can check for moisture in timber, concrete, walls and carpet.We take before photos before starting the job in which you may need for your insurance company (We will also provide a full report).
The water extraction process removes most of the water from your property. We use a range of equipment to remove the water from your carpet and underlay. If necessary, carpet and/or underlay may be removed for proper drying of the subfloor.
We will determine the best and most cost effective way to dry your premises and we do this in the fastest way possible. Any furniture, carpet, or flooring — even the structure itself- will be dried and restored right away to minimise further damage.
Odour in carpets and underlay is generally the result of bacteria. Appropriate treatments can be applied that break down the bacteria eliminating the odour and improving general health and atmosphere in your home or workplace. All carpeted areas will be professionally steam cleaned.
The last step is restoring your home or business back to its pre-water damage condition. The restoration step can be relatively minor, such as replacing the carpet and underlay, or could include major reconstruction, such as rebuilding entire rooms of a home or business.
Our team includes both high powered truck mounted and portable extraction machines that are used to remove the excess water from your premises. Water Removal for clean and grey water costs approximately $275 for the first hour onsite! Included in this we will do a full inspection of structure and flooring, moisture detection and a report.
WATER DAMAGE NETWORK used both high powered truck mounted and portable extraction machines that are used to remove the excess water from your premises. Our state-of-the-art water damage equipment offers the perfect solution for structures damaged by flooding, broken pipes, or other serious water damage. Included in this we will do a full inspection of structure and flooring, moisture detection and a report.
Our team also use the best humidity control such as thermal imaging technology, moisture readers, professional-grade of dehumidifiers, air movers, structural drying systems and air scrubbers. With quiet operation, easy portability, superior efficiency, and unmatched durability, WATER DAMAGE NETWORK is guaranteed to get the job done right.
Flooding from a burst pipe can be very frustrating, but it is important to know the right way when cleaning up a water damage. Take the time to call a water damage expert before water intrusion becomes unmanageable. WATER DAMAGE NETWORK is available 24/7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE – Flood Services for Flood Damage to help restore your home and your business back to normal, Call 1300 872 433 now.
