Elite Restoration recently completed water damage restoration work in Bronte NSW 2024, documenting 9 rooms over the course of the job. The work was carried out in line with IICRC S500, the industry standard for water damage restoration.
For jobs like this, the first stage is containment. Technicians seal off the affected areas with plastic so that the work stays controlled and dust and moisture don’t spread into clean parts of the home. Inside the containment, a HEPA vacuum and dehumidifier run to pull moisture out of the air and the building materials, which is what allows structural drying to progress.
Where wet plaster can’t dry properly, it has to be removed. In this job, sections of wall plaster were stripped back so the cavity could be inspected and dried. Doorways into the work zones were covered with plastic sheeting, and a technician in a protective suit and respirator sanded wall surfaces inside the sheeted area to prepare them. Exposed cables and ladders on site were managed as part of keeping the workspace safe for everyone on the job.
Throughout a job like this, readings are taken and recorded so that progress can be checked against the drying targets, rather than relying on how a room looks. Each room is documented, which gives the homeowner and any insurer involved a clear record of what was affected and what was done about it.
Water damage is easy to underestimate. Moisture that sits inside walls, under flooring or behind skirting can cause swelling, staining and mould growth well after the visible wet patch has dried on the surface. For households in Bronte, acting early and having the building properly dried and assessed helps reduce the chance of longer term damage. Elite Restoration is an IICRC Certified Firm, and its technicians work to the same standards on every job, whatever the size of the loss.
Read more about our Water Damage Restoration service.
Water Damage Restoration
Fire and Smoke Restoration
Mould Removal & Remediation
Mould Inspection
Asbestos Removal
Asbestos Testing
Dehumidifier Hire
Air Quality Testing
Structural Drying
Water Leak Detection
Trauma & Crime Scene Cleaning
Deceased Estate Clearing
Hoarding & Squalor Cleaning
Meth Testing & Decontamination
Lead Paint Removal
