Flood Restoration

When dealing with buildings that have been affected by flooding it is important to understand the impact and implications of the water on the fabric of the building, as well as the long term implications of the repairs needed.

Too often repairs to flood affected buildings are undertaken by general builders with little or no understanding of the long term effect that can be expected when buildings get wet.

DWC are members of the Property Care Association Flood Remediation Group and as such we are specialists when it comes to repairing buildings  affected by water ingress and offer the following services:.

1. Assist in the recovery of a building.

This is achieved by monitoring and inspecting the structure whilst in the course of drying out.  DWC can undertake the drying aspects and can undertake investigations to highlight areas at greatest risk from fungal decay or degradation. This service can considerably speed up the drying process and will reduce the possibility of problems of dry rot and other latent defects affecting the building after the refit is complete.

2. Provide effective repair and reinstatement

In simple terms, the effect of flooding is to put unwanted water into the fabric of a building. DWC deal with these problems daily and our experience in dealing with rising and penetrating dampness can be applied to a flooded building. DWC will provide reinstatement solutions able to cope with the damage caused by water ingress. DWCs expertise will ensure that future problems as a result of the water ingress will reduce significantly especially with the availability of long term underwritten guarantees!! In our experience, problems with repairs carried out by non PCA members relating to flooding are common - but may only surface months or years after the property is repaired.
DWC may also specify the use of products, materials and techniques which will allow a building to be repaired and reoccupied before the fabric of the building is completely dry without compromising the repair or living conditions.

A very important cost saving possibility for your insurers to consider!!




3. Providing refurbishment and repair solutions can introduce greater long term resilience to future flood water ingress.

DWC may be able to specify and to undertake repairs that will provide the building with far greater resilience to future floods.
The use of innovative materials and techniques previously seen only in underground waterproofing may be adapted to above ground situations to provide a degree of water management capable of reducing the impact of future flooding events.
DWCs surveyors have a comprehensive understanding of buildings and the stresses brought about by flood water. However as an active member of the PCA we are involved in the future development of future techniques which will enable DWC to continue to provide ever increasing improvements of the service it is able to offer flood damaged victims.

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In summary, DWC can be relied upon to provide high quality flood remediation works, as well as advice and guidance with drying buildings and preventing decay following a flood. Where buildings are affected by other forms of contamination introduced by flood water the services of a specialist in decontamination will be required.

 

For Further information please download our Flood Prevention powerpoint presentation - click here.