Fast, effective wet carpet drying Adelaide
We can save your wet carpets after being water damaged
It’s important that you act fast!
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Why fast action is essential for wet carpets
Time is of the essence when it comes to wet carpet drying. Carpets affected by clean water can usually be saved if attended to within 24 hours. The sooner we act, the greater the chance of avoiding bacterial growth, delamination, and permanent stains.
Wet carpets can be saved
Carpets affected by clean water can typically be saved and restored back to pre-loss condition if we can get to them within a 24-hour period from the initial flooding. To save wet carpets, it is essential that we attend as soon as possible, extract all excess water, sanitise the affected carpets with our specialised anti-microbial treatments, and install our high-tech drying equipment immediately. The faster we dry your wet carpets, the less chance there will be of any bacterial growth and unwanted odours.
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The sooner we can get to your property after your water damage in Adelaide, the less damage there will be and the more chance we will have to save your wet carpets. The longer water sits, the deeper it will soak into the materials it’s on and the greater the risk of bacterial growth. Carpets can also begin to de-laminate and become permanently stained if left wet for too long. So, it is vital to act fast to save your wet carpets.
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Important considerations for wet carpets
When dealing with wet carpets, it’s essential to act fast to avoid further damage and prevent health risks; therefore, there are some important considerations.
How long has the carpet been wet
The timeframe matters. The longer the carpet sits wet, the more chance there is for bacterial growth. When the carpet becomes smelly, this is usually an indication that bacterial issues are setting in.
Staining
Due to the water damage, the carpet affected needs to be carefully assessed for permanent staining. If there are permanent stains, then the carpet is typically not salvageable
Contamination
If flood water enters the property from outside, this is regarded as cat 3 water contamination, and the carpet should not be saved due to potential bacterial issues.
Sewage water
Sewage water is hazardous, and carpets affected by it should never be saved. Sewage-affected carpets should always be removed and disposed of appropriately.
Delamination
This is where the glue on the carpet backing becomes weak and starts to let go, affecting the carpet’s integrity. Delamination typically occurs if the carpet has been left sitting wet for too long. In most cases, the delaminated carpet cannot be repaired.
Clean water
In most cases, we can successfully clean and restore carpets affected by clean water! However, it is important to act fast. The sooner we can extract water, clean, sanitise, and dry your wet carpets, the better.
Wet carpet drying and other techniques
We offer multiple methods of drying wet carpets, each tailored to your specific situation. Here are a few of the techniques we use.
Efficient wet carpet drying techniques we use
Top-down wet carpet drying
The team at Flood Fixers can often effectively dry your wet carpet, underlay, and subfloor underneath without lifting and removing the carpet itself. This is referred to as top-down carpet drying and is a safe, cost-effective, and convenient way to dry your wet carpet. Top-down carpet drying is often utilised if there are concerns with carpet shrinkage or if it is not convenient to lift the carpet. This wet carpet drying process will also save the expense and inconvenience of carpet replacement.
Heat drying wet carpet
Heat drying is another drying method the team at Flood Fixers often uses to provide fast, effective wet carpet drying results for our customers. When we introduce additional heat into the wet carpet drying process, we dramatically increase the evaporation rate of the wet carpet, which rapidly speeds up the drying process. In most cases, heat drying is the fastest and most effective way to dry wet carpet.
Floating wet carpet
This is where we lift part of the wet carpet and place air movers underneath the carpet to create air flow between the sub-floor and the underside of the carpet. This can also be an effective way of drying. Care must be taken not to delaminate the carpet when using this drying method.
Wet carpet cleaning
Once the team at Flood Fixers has successfully completed the wet carpet drying process, your carpets will be professionally steam-cleaned and restored to pristine condition. Once we have completed our wet carpet restoration process, your carpets will be completely dry, smelling fresh, and looking like new.
The benefits of professional wet carpet drying
Drying your wet carpets professionally offers several significant benefits, including helping you save time and money and preventing long-term damage.
Cost savings
Restoring your wet carpets back to pre-loss condition will provide substantial cost savings.
Stop odours & damage
Drying wet carpet quickly will stop odours and any further damage to your property.
Convenience
There is no need to go through the hassle of moving furniture and organising for a new carpet to be installed.
Matching
Sometimes, it can be difficult to match your new replacement carpet with the rest of the carpet in your home or business.
Back to normal faster
There is no need to wait for new carpet or your Insurance claim to be settled; your home will be back to normal much faster.
Speedy insurance claim
Your insurance claim will be settled much faster and more smoothly.
It’s far more to it than just drying wet carpet
Wet carpet drying, sanitising and restoration should be left to the professional restorer, not your local carpet cleaner!
Flood Fixers don’t just focus on wet carpet drying only; this is a common mistake made by an inexperienced restorer or by your local carpet cleaner who is trying his hand at restoration. There is so much more to water damage restoration than just drying the wet carpet. It is vital to dry the entire structure of a property when a water damage event has impacted it.
Addressing hidden moisture
Whether the water damage is from outside flooding, water ingress due to heavy rain, or water damage from an internal burst pipe, we always need to ensure the structure is completely dried. Water will soak into concrete subfloors, flood water will soak and wick up gyprock walls and ceilings, and ceiling insulation can become saturated as water enters the property via the roof. Whilst wet carpet drying is part of the restoration process, it is vital to focus on the structural drying of the entire property as well.
Ways to address the water damage restoration in addition to drying
Wet carpet
It is very easy to dry. It usually dries within 24 to 48 hours of installing the drying equipment. Please note that carpet tiles are different and often need to be removed to dry the subfloor underneath.
Saturated underlay
The underlay is like a sponge; it holds a lot of water. Even after continued water extraction, the underlay can still be quite saturated. Where possible and practical, we will remove either all or part of the affected underlay. This dramatically speeds up the drying process.
Concrete sub-floor
Despite what people may think, concrete is quite porous and takes time to dry properly. Remember, even if the carpet is pulled up and removed, the subfloor still needs to be dried before new flooring can be re-laid.
Timber sub-floor
Due to the excess moisture, the timber floor will hold water and begin to buckle and cup. To avoid future mould issues, the floor will need to be completely dried and restored before carpet is re-lay.
Drying the walls
Moisture will often wick up gyprock and masonry walls from the soaking wet carpet, and mould growth can easily take hold if the walls and carpet are not properly dried.
Our wet carpet drying process in Adelaide
Flood Fixers provide fast and professional wet carpet drying services across Adelaide. Using a comprehensive process, we ensure that your carpets are thoroughly dried, sanitised, and restored. Here’s how we handle carpet drying to prevent long-term damage in Adelaide homes and businesses.
Step 1
Fast response
We arrive quickly at your Adelaide property and move your furniture and contents away from the water-affected areas to limit the damage to your contents. If furniture can’t be moved, we will place foam blocks underneath to stop the water from soaking into it.
Step 2
Water damage assessment
Using the latest thermal imaging, we locate all the moisture and assess the full extent of the damage to your Adelaide property. Once we have determined exactly where all the moisture is, we begin the extraction process.
Step 3
Water extraction
Our high-powered water extraction machinery removes large volumes of water very quickly. We may also introduce extraction aids such as roller vacs, water claws, and even ride-on extraction units to increase the extraction airflow and remove moisture from deep in the carpet underlay across Adelaide homes and businesses.
Step 4
Sanitising
We apply specialised anti-microbial treatments to sanitise carpets and inhibit mould growth.
Step 5
Drying
We install state-of-the-art drying equipment, which typically includes a combination of dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, heat boost bars, and air movers to speed up the structural drying process rapidly.
Step 6
Monitoring
If your property has been significantly impacted by the water event, it may take a few days or so to dry the structure completely! During this time, we will closely monitor the drying process until your property is 100% dry and completely free of any risk of mould growth or ongoing structural issues.
Step 7
Final clean
Once we have completed the drying process and all moisture levels are back to a dry standard, we pack up all drying equipment and provide one final clean to the affected areas.
Step 8
Insurance compliant report
We provide a full insurance-compliant report for your Adelaide property, detailing all the relevant information and the scope of the completed works.
Why choose Flood Fixers for wet carpet drying in Adelaide
Flood Fixers understands the urgency and complexity of properly drying wet carpets. Our specialised team provides comprehensive solutions to restore your carpets effectively and prevent long-term damage.
Fast and responsive service
We offer a 1-hour response time to any location in Adelaide, ensuring that your carpets are dried as quickly as possible to minimize damage.
Advanced extraction techniques
Our team uses high-powered extraction machines and specialised tools, such as water claws and roller vacs, to pull moisture from deep within the carpet and underlay, ensuring thorough drying.
Anti-microbial treatments
We apply specialised anti-microbial treatments to sanitise the carpets and eliminate any risk of mould or bacteria growth, ensuring your home or business is safe.
Comprehensive monitoring
We continually monitor the moisture levels throughout the drying process to ensure the carpets are completely dry, eliminating any hidden moisture that could cause future issues.
Experienced technicians
With over 20 years of experience, our certified team has the expertise to handle even the most challenging wet carpet drying situations in Adelaide homes and businesses.
Insurance assistance
We provide a full insurance-compliant report, simplifying the claims process for our clients and ensuring you receive the support needed to recover from water damage.
Preventing long-term damage
We don’t just dry your carpets—we ensure that all areas, including the underlay and subfloor, are thoroughly treated to prevent mould growth, odour, and long-term structural issues.
Contact Flood Fixers for wet carpet drying in Adelaide
Don’t wait until your wet carpets cause long-term damage. Our expert team is ready to respond quickly and provide the professional wet carpet drying services you need to protect your home or business.
Call Flood Fixers now for fast and reliable wet carpet drying in Adelaide.