Flooded apartment drying Adelaide CBD.

 

A flooded apartment in the Adelaide CBD! this is something that most people would never expect, however in reality it is not that uncommon. When people think of a flooding to a property, they may consider rising rivers, flash flooding, torrential rain from major storm events, possibly even a burst water mains in the street, but unfortunately there are so many more factors that can result in a flooded apartment in the Adelaide CBD.

Most people would consider being up high off of the ground in a nice modern apartment in the middle of the Adelaide CBD to be safe from experiencing any kind of flooding to the apartment, when in fact the opposite is true.

There are many factors and potential events that can easily lead to flooding of your inner-city apartment, no matter what level you may be on or how high you are from street level.

 

 

Most common causes for flooding of apartments in The Adelaide CBD.

There really is an almost endless list of potential causes for flooding of apartments in The Adelaide CBD, and you would not expect these potential flood risks to be in the mindset of the apartment owner.

Some of the causes for flood of apartments in Adelaide can Include:

• Box gutter overflows during heavy rain.
• Backed up sewage water ingress via the drains in bathrooms and laundry areas.
• Backed up sewage from toilet blockages.
• Leaking or burst breach pieces in the wall cavity behind the shower.
• Burst mains water pipe inside wall cavities.
• Burst flexible hose fittings (extremely common)
• Leaking tap washers and spindles.
• Burst water line to dishwasher.
• Burst water line to fridge ice makers.
• Washing machine malfunctions.
• Accidental overflows of sinks, laundry tubs and vanities.
• Activation of fire sprinklers.
• Burst main lines to fire sprinkler systems.
• Burst building water supply on the main roof.

 

There are just too many causes to list for water damage and flooding of apartments in the Adelaide CBD.

 

 

 

The flooding to your apartment in Adelaide may not be caused by you.

Often the flooding to your apartment may come from another apartment in the same building, it could be from the apartment on either side of you or from the apartment on the levels above. It is not uncommon for severe flooding in just one apartment to affect another 5 or 6 apartments in the same building.

In the case of a burst main water pipe in a common area or activation of fire sprinklers on several levels, this can result in a large number of apartments within the building being flood damaged. Large apartment buildings can be particularly vulnerable to major flood damage!

Finding the right shut off valve to stem the water flow in an apartment building can be complicated and difficult and will often require the maintenance staff to do this. When flooding strikes after hours there may not be anyone available with the knowledge of how to shut off the water to stop the flooding. This delay in stemming the water flow can lead to severe flooding in the entire apartment building.

 

Major flood damage restoration works may be required.

When there are multiple flooded apartments, major water damage restoration works will be required. There will be drying of carpets, flooring, contents and structural drying of the building structure to cater for, water damage restoration in an apartment building can be complex and the costs can certainly add up.

Once all of the flood water has been extracted and removed specialised drying equipment will need to be installed to begin the structural drying process, it can take an extended period of time to properly dry water damaged structure in an apartment building.

Apartments often have Fyrchek walls that are thicker than standard gyprock walls making the structural drying process even more difficult.

 

 

 

 

How can Flood Fixers help with drying your flooded apartment in the Adelaide CBD.

The motivated team at Flood Fixers are on call and available to assist you as fast as possible if you have a flooded apartment in the Adelaide CBD. Our team can arrive fast and extract water from your flooded apartment and install structural water damage drying equipment.

Our fast action can save your flooded apartment in Adelaide from major water damage. The sooner the water is extracted, and structural drying equipment installed the better, the longer water is left to sit in your flooded apartment the more it will soak into the building structure and the more damage it will do.

Our team have many years of experience with drying flooded apartments in the Adelaide CBD and we know exactly how to best help you should you require urgent water extraction and structural water damage drying services in Adelaide.

• Many years’ experience drying flooded apartments in Adelaide.
• Fast, effective water extraction 24/7
• Wet carpet and structural water damage drying.
•  Mould prevention treatments
• Total water damage restoration services.

Flood Fixers Adelaide specialise in:

• Flooded apartment drying in Adelaide.
• Flooded commercial building drying.
• Flooded house drying and remediation.
• Emergency water extraction services.
• Water damage restoration services Adelaide wide.
• Mould remediation services.
• Water damage Insurance claim specialist.

 

 

Call Flood Fixers today if you need urgent drying of your flooded apartment in Adelaide.