Water damage can sneak up on any home or business - whether from a burst pipe, overflowing dishwasher, or heavy storms. Most homes will experience some form of water damage, and surprisingly, 92% of it comes from appliance or plumbing failures, not floods.

Water damage gets worse the longer it’s left untreated. Within 48 hours, some items might be beyond saving, which is why calling us immediately is essential.

Drying visible water is just the start. If the humidity inside your home isn’t properly controlled, items that weren’t damaged at first can be affected later. Even worse, excess moisture can lead to mould growth and unpleasant smells that put your health and home at risk.

We know it’s tempting to start cleaning up straight away, but sometimes the wrong move can make the damage worse or slow the restoration process.

What To Do If Your Home Floods

• Turn off the water source if you can. If you’re not sure how, call a plumber.

• Switch off the power at the breaker in affected areas before unplugging anything.

• If water is deep, pop furniture legs in plastic containers to keep them dry.

• Lift curtains away from wet areas and pin up furniture skirts to avoid staining.

• Remove books, shoes, fabrics, potted plants, or paper items that could stain the carpet or soak up water.

• Use air conditioning (set to no lower than 22°C) to help with drying, but only if it’s not in a wet area.

• Carefully remove area rugs and hang wet clothes or fabrics in a dry place.

• Take decorative items off wet walls.

• You can mop or use a squeegee for standing water, but never use your home vacuum, as it could cause electric shock or ruin the machine.

• Avoid using newspaper on wet carpets as it can leave behind permanent ink stains.