Flooded house drying in Adelaide.

Water damage and flooding to houses in Adelaide is more common than you may think. When we stop to consider all the factors that can contribute to flooding and water damage of our houses it’s little wonder that it is becoming a more common event.

In reality the causes of flooding are many and when it does happen it’s always best to be well prepared. Flooding to your house can have devastating consequences and leave long term damage to the integrity of the house structure. Timbers can rot, skirtings and cabinetry can swell, and floorboards can warp and buckle as a result of the flooding.

Added to this if the house remains in a wet state for too long, hazardous mould and bacteria can take hold and set in, rendering the house unsafe to occupy. If a house gets to this stage, then major remediation and building repair works could be required.

When people think of house flooding, they mostly consider it is from heavy rain, rising creeks and rivers or flash flooding from severe weather events. Many people would be surprised to know that the most common cause of house flooding in Adelaide is in fact from ruptured and burst water pipes from inside the house itself.

There are just so many causes for house flooding in Adelaide a few common causes are listed below.

• Burst water pipes inside the house.
• Burst and split flexi hoses located under vanities and sinks inside the house.
• Overflowing bathtubs, showers, basins and sinks.
• Blocked drains inside the house, resulting in sewage water backflow.
• Localised flooding resulting in major water ingress from outside.
• Burst water mains out on the street.
• Severe weather events and flash flooding.

 

 

Adelaide’s weather patterns.

Whilst Adelaide is not really known for severe weather events such as cyclones, severe storms, tidal flooding and flash flooding, Adelaide does still receive its fair share of heavy rainstorms, hailstorms, and localised flooding that can result in houses being victim to flooding due to these weather events.

Adelaide Hills areas are well known for winter rains and winter storms that can also lead to localised flooding. Many houses in the Adelaide Hills are at risk of flooding during these winter months.

Fleurieu Peninsular regions such as Victor Harbor, Port Elliott, Goolwa etc. are all prone to coastal storms, heavy rain downpour and even tidal flooding due to their seaside location.

These weather events can be unpredictable and extremely damaging to property and houses in the localised areas when they strike.

• Severe rainstorms
• Hailstorms
• Coastal storms
• Winter rain events

 

These can all eventuate into localised flooding and flooding of houses in the affected areas. It is always best to be prepared especially during the winter months in Adelaide.

 

 

If my house is flooded, can I clean & dry it myself!

If you have a flooded house in Adelaide there are many things you can do yourself immediately to minimize the damage to your property. However, when it comes to flooding you will certainly need assistance from a professional water damage restoration company to clean, dry and remediate your flooded house. Some things you can do immediately whilst waiting for professional flood help to arrive include.

• If it is warm and dry outside, open up your house to let wet air out and warm dry air inside.
• Turn up any heating you have in the house, the warmer your house is the better
• Move your furniture and content items away from the water affected areas if possible.
• If heavy furniture items can’t be move, place plastic tabs underneath where possible.
• Soak up wet areas and standing water with towels as much as possible.
• Remove as much water from your house as possible.
• Use a wet vac to extract flood water if you have one available to you.
• Clean and wipe down any affected areas with a general cleaning agent
• Keep the driveway free and available, ready for when your help arrives.

 

Without fast, professional remediation services your house will be at major risk of ongoing bacterial and building issues, not to mention the health risks for the occupants of the flooded house. Professional remediation services after house flooding will save you time and money and it will also save your house from further damage and ongoing structural water damage issues.

Without question if your house has been flooded you will require professional assistance with fast, effective flood clean-up and structural remediation services.

A professional water damage restoration and remediation company should be available 24/7 to provide the following emergency water damage services.

• Arrive as fast as possible and provide fast, thorough water removal and extraction of the excess flood water.
• Move any furniture and content items to a dry, unaffected area of the property.
• Conduct thermal imaging to locate all the hidden and trapped moisture within the flooded property.
• Assess the water damage and make a plan for the required water damage restoration works.
• Clean and sanitise all water affected areas within the flooded house to prevent mold growth.
• Install specialised drying equipment such as dehumidifiers, air movers, air scrubbers and heat drying equipment.
• Monitor the drying and remediation process until drying goals have been achieved.
• Final clean and sanitation of the flooded house to complete the remediation process.

 

When a house has been flooded it can often take several days to complete the entire cleaning, drying and remediation process.

 

 

Why choose the Flood Fixers team for flooded house drying in Adelaide.

Flood Fixers are local and can assist you in a timely manner for the remediation work required for your flooded house in Adelaide. With multiple water damage service vehicles located throughout Adelaide our team can respond fast to your emergency water damage call.

Equipped with all the right tools and equipment we can achieve a great remediation outcome for your flooded house in the shortest possible timeframe. Our dedicated are close by and ready to assist you with your flood disaster at any time of the day or night.

If your house in Adelaide has been flooded, don’t delay, the faster we can begin the water removal and drying process the better, put our first-class team to the test, we have your back 24/7!

• Rapid response flood service.
• Fast water removal and drying process.
• Servicing all Adelaide suburbs.
• Our water damage team are available 24/7.
• Friendly, qualified water damage technicians.
• Fair and reasonable pricing.

If you are located in Adelaide and you require urgent flooded house drying, give our great team a go, we will never let our customers down! Rapid response water removal and water extraction service to all Adelaide areas within the hour.

Also servicing surrounding areas with professional water damage services.

The dedicated Flood Fixers team not only service all Adelaide areas for flood damage restoration, but we also have local water damage technicians located in the following areas ready and willing to assist with our professional flood restoration services. We provide a 24/7 emergency water extraction service to all areas and our team will always to their best to assist our customer as fast as possible in any of our service locations.

Adelaide Hills, emergency water extraction and flood damage restoration.

Fleurieu Peninsular, 24/7 water extraction and flood restoration.

Barossa Valley, after hours water extraction and flood damage services.

Murray Bridge, emergency water extraction and flood damage restoration.

 

Whether you require emergency water extraction and flood damage restoration in The Adelaide CBD, Adelaide suburbs or any other surrounding locations our team has you covered and will always attend as fast as possible to provide you with professional water damage assistance.

 

For a full range of water damage restoration services including flooded house drying in Adelaide please phone our team today for fast friendly service.