WATER EXTRACTION from flooded apartment building in The Adelaide CBD

WATER EXTRACTION from flooded apartment building in The Adelaide CBD.

With so many people living in a high rise apartment building, running bath tubs, filling kitchen sinks and bathroom vanities, using washing machines and dishwashers, installing ice making fittings to their fridges, the list goes on – the risk of flooding from accidental water overflows and from malfunctioning appliances dramatically increases.

Added to this is the increased risk of water damage from burst pipes and other similar plumbing related issues, due to the large number of apartments in the same building.

Making matters worse is that when just 1 apartment floods it invariably floods and affects a few other nearby apartments as well. Even worse if there is a major pipe burst in a common area on one of the top floors it can flood and affect many apartments and in some cases the majority of the entire apartment building.

It is little wonder Flood Fixers are kept busy with water extraction from flooded buildings in The Adelaide CBD

 

 

Initial WATER EXTRACTION from flooded buildings in Adelaide

The initial water extraction from flooded apartment buildings In The Adelaide CBD Is a vital part of the process – the faster the bulk of the water is removed from the flooded apartment building the better. The longer flood water is left to sit, the more it will soak into the materials its on, therefore fast, effective water extraction is key to limiting the water damage to a building that has been flooded.

• High powered water extraction
• Truck mounted water extraction for faster more effective results
• Vacuum boosted portable water extraction works well for flooded buildings with limited access
• Ride-on water extraction can be used on large areas for faster results

The most common causes for flooded apartment buildings in  Adelaide

Over the past 20+ years of providing emergency water extraction and water damage restoration services in Adelaide Flood Fixers have identified the following to be the most common causes for water damaged and flooded apartment buildings in  Adelaide .

1. Burst flexi hoses in – kitchens, bathrooms and toilets
2. Appliance malfunctions – dishwashers, washing machines, Ice makers
3. Accidental overflows – Bath tubs, spas, kitchen & laundry sinks, bathroom vanities
4. Fire sprinkler activation – often caused by small stove fires or from candles catching fire to curtains etc
5. Burst mains water pipe inside the building – these can cause major flooding to apartment buildings in Adelaide
6. Vandalism – this is becoming increasingly common
7. Sewage water back flow due to blocked drains – these can cause devastating damage
8. Overflowing gutters during heavy rain storms – especially box gutters
9. Poor drainage systems allowing for flood water ingress during heavy rain downpours
10.  Building defects and maintenance issues – not uncommon in large apartment buildings in Adelaide

 

The cause of flooding in apartment buildings in The Adelaide CBD can be many and varied, however the one constant is that no matter what the cause of the flooding is, it is vital that the flood water is removed and extracted ASAP and immediate structural building drying is initiated.

 

 

Mitigating the Water Damage in Flooded Apartment Buildings in Adelaide

As explained earlier fast response is key to reducing the water damage in a flooded apartment building, so how do we do this?

• Stop the water flow – shut off the mains water until a qualified plumber can attend to rectify the problem that has caused the flooding to the apartment building
• Remove all standing water – begin high powered water extraction to remove as much water from the flooded apartment building as possible.
• Save content items – move as much content and furniture items away fro the affected areas as possible to limit the water damage to these items
• Thermal Imaging – conduct thermal imaging and moisture detection to locate all hidden moisture
• Apply anti-bacterial treatments – these will sanitise the water affected areas and reduce the risk of any subsequent mould outbreaks
• Structural drying – installation of specialised dry equipment to begin drying the structural drying process
• Removal of non salvageable building materials – some porous building materials may need to be removed
• Monitoring the drying process- drying a flooded apartment building can take 2 to 4 weeks & close monitoring is required
• Documentation – full reporting and documentation is required for water damage Insurance purposes

 

Building repairs are often required after the structural drying process when an apartment building in Adelaide has been severely impacted by flooding.

 

What type of structural drying equipment is used to dry flooded apartment buildings

Once the water has been extracted from the flooded building in Adelaide – structural drying equipment is installed, which includes.

• Dehumidifiers – both LGR & Desiccant dehumidifiers are best for structural drying
• Air scrubbers – these clean the air during the drying process and keep the indoor air quality safe
• Axial fans – these work far better than standard air movers for drying large apartment buildings
• Heaters – specialised structural drying heaters can be installed to increase the evaporation rate and to improve drying
• Heat mats – these attach to the heaters and assist with drying wet flooring and sub-floors
• Heat wall mats – these also attach to the heaters for structural drying of walls

Proper structural drying of a flooded building in The Adelaide CBD can take 2 to 4 weeks to complete depending on the severity of the flooding and the overall water damage.

 

 

Flood Fixers – your trusted choice for flooded apartment building drying in The Adelaide CBD

Flood Fixers have been the water damage restoration company of choice for many commercial real estates , strata managers, Insurance companies and property managers in Adelaide for many years.

With our fast, professional water extraction and specialised structural drying services for flooded apartment buildings in Adelaide we have been the go to company to limit the water damage and to save these apartment buildings in Adelaide from any further water damage.

If you require any type of water extraction or drying of a flooded apartment building in Adelaide please call our helpful team today oh 0459 820 511.