Water or Flood Damage Restoration

Whether from natural disaster, broken pipe or sprinkler or other devastating situation, restoring your home, office or business after water damage is physically, emotionally and psychologically taxing. Hiring a professional water damage restoration company is the first step towards recovery.

Act swiftly. Restoration of premises following water damage and prevention of further damage or secondary damages, such as increased vapour pressure and bacterial contamination, require prompt action and the implementation of crucial steps. You need a company that delivers reliable water removal services to get your property back in shape and your life back on track.

Dudley’s Corporation’s professional, experienced 11CRC Restoration Certified technicians have the knowledge and skills required and use our state-of-the-art equipment. For commercial sites, supervised staff members will ensure seamless communication and timely mitigation.

After the building has been dried, mould becomes a concern. Dudley’s Corporation’s water damage restoration team will ensure that the important, appropriate protective measures are taken. Dudley’s Corporation also provides mould remediation services, for clients who experience toxic mould growth from water damage in the past.

Dudley’s Corporation is available 24/7 to service all emergency cleaning needs.

We will safely;

• Dry, deodorise and disinfect flood or water damaged areas
• Remove water
• Remove wet or flooded carpet, wet or flooded furniture
• Carefully treat wet or flooded floor surfaces including laminated, tiled and natural tiled floors
• Treat mould

Water and flood clean up process

1. Identify and address the source of infiltration
2. Inspect damage and develop a course of action
3. Commence water extraction
4. Remove saturated debris
5. Remove contaminated articles
6. Develop moisture map and re-establish proper ambient temperature
7. Monitor moisture levels until environment is dry and optimal air quality is achieved
8. Position dehumidifiers and air movers strategically to stabilise environment
9. Deodorise and eliminate offensive odours

Emergency flood water recovery & mould and mildew treatment

Flood water recovery is an emergency service provided by Dudley's Corporation. Contact us 24/7 in case of flood water EMERGENCY.
Flood water damage can be caused by various situations. It presents a short term OH&S risk and long term damage if not treated quickly. Flood water and standing water will make tiled and hard surface areas slippery while potentially causing efflorescence if not promptly treated. On carpets, flood water causes a multitude of issues and requires prompt extraction with professional equipment. Carpets allowed to soak in water over extended periods can incur the following consequences

• Musty odours
• Mildew and bacterial growth
• Migration of dirt from the backing
• Browning effect
• Shrinkage and tearing
• Tendency to become easily soiled and stained

Dudley's Corporation offers the following Flood water recovery services:

• Moisture test to determine extent of water damage
• Extraction of water using heavy duty machinery
• Steam cleaning of carpets
• Lifting carpets to inspect underlay
• Placement of fan blowers and dehumidifiers to dry carpets and underlay
• Browning treatment
• Consultations on required steps to be taken
  EMERGENCY SERVICE:
  
  1300 DUDLEY
  1300 383539
  

*NOTE: Sewage overflow damaged carpets cannot be restored and need to be replaced in accordance with the Australian Standards.

At Dudley's Corporation we know how stressful it can be to discover flooding in your building - whether at work or at home. We have the latest technology - from flood remediation equipment like low grain dehumidifiers to high speed dryers including the proper meters and testing devices that ensure complete safety. We react with a high degree of urgency to all related restoration problems and we'll get the job done FAST!

Dudley's Corporation is also qualified to apply Microban®; the only EPA approved quaternary disinfectant for carpets and interior walls.

MICROBAN® Disinfectant Spray Plus

The Microban® Disinfectant Spray Plus treatment for water losses is recognised by major insurance companies and is E.P.A. approved. One application of Microban® with antimicrobial action:

• Kills germs, bacteria, fungi, mould, and mildew; allergy and disease-causing
• Eliminates bacterial odours;
• Provides long-lasting residual protection.

Microban® protects against germs and odours on virtually any surface. It is a unique formulation that is water-based, non flammable bactericide, fungicide, deodorant and antimicrobial. Since Microban® kills gram negative bacteria, it is E.P.A. approved for decontamination applications on the bacteria encountered in sewage backups, toilet overflow situations, carcass removal, etc. Microban® is E.P.A. approved for both spray and fogging applications and is excellent for decontaminating textiles, mattresses, bedding, etc. Microban® Disinfectant Spray Plus has no insecticide capabilities.

Deodorisation

Masking odours and other short cuts don’t work when an odour problem is serious and present.

Dudley’s Corporation’s professional, experienced 11CRC Restoration Certified technicians are experts in deodorisation and the proper removal of odours. We have the training and equipment to identify and eliminate offensive odours, which can often be removed over time without a trace.

Mould Damage Restoration

Mould is not only visually unappealing and unpleasant because of its musty odour, the effects of co-existing with mould can be harmful and should not be viewed complacently.

Mould colonies are made up of microscopic living organisms which reproduce, therefore expanding the colonies and making the problem progressively worse.

The adverse effects of exposure to mould include nasal congestion, eye irritations and respiratory ailments. People who have a compromised immune system or suffer from asthma, also pregnant women and infants, have increased risk of potential adverse health effects caused through exposure to mould.

At Dudley’s Corporation our first priority is to protect the health and safety of the building occupants and our staff. As untreated mould growth can cause significant and adverse health risks, it is important to identify the source of the contaminant and move immediately to remove the moisture, control ambient temperature and prevent further water or moisture problem that may exist within the structure.



Dudley’s Corporation Mould remediation process

1. Identify the source of moisture and eliminate the contributory conditions
2. Determine area and extent of mould growth
3. Position dehumidifiers and air movers strategically to stabilise environment
4. Test air quality and humidity until proper ambient temperature is reached
5. Apply antimicrobial treatment to prevent possibility of future contamination

What to do after flooding

1. Remove excess water by mopping and blotting
2. Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of table items
3. Remove and prop up wet upholstery and cushions
4. Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpets
5. Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying
6. Remove colored rugs from wet carpet
7. Remove art objects to a safe place
8. Gather loose items from floor
9. Keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging
10. Hang furs and leather goods in ventilated area

What not to do after flooding

1. Don’t leave wet fabrics in place
2. Don’t leave books, magazines or other coloured items on wet carpet
3. Don’t use house hold vacuum to remove water
4. Don’t use any electrical appliance unless safe
5. Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet

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