FRA: Comprehensive Water Damage Mitigation and Restoration
When water damage is left unaddressed, it can severely compromise the structural integrity of your property, affecting floors, pipes, and contents, while also promoting the growth of mould. Within 24 hours, standing water can lead to microbial contamination, and if a sewage backup is involved, harmful contaminants like E. coli, hepatitis, and viruses may spread throughout the structure.
After an emergency make-safe procedure is complete, and it’s safe to operate within the property, FRA’s team will install drying equipment and implement a comprehensive restoration plan to return your property to its pre-loss condition. In the case of catastrophic events, FRA will mobilise resources from other states to manage the influx of claims and damages.
Our IICRC-certified professionals will assess the extent of the water damage, identify damaged contents and structural elements that need removal, and manage the environment to prevent microbial contamination, ensuring your property is safe to inhabit. By partnering with a trusted resource like FRA, you gain peace of mind knowing your property will be restored to a pre-loss condition following IICRC industry standards and best practices.
What to Do Until Help Arrives
While you wait for FRA to arrive, there are some proactive steps you can take to minimise damage:
- Shut off the water source if possible.
- Turn off the electricity supply to wet areas for safety.
- Unplug and remove small electrical devices from wet carpets.
- Relocate valuables to a dry, safe place.
- Remove books, magazines, clothing, and fabrics that might bleed colour onto wet surfaces.
- Place aluminium foil or saucers under furniture legs to protect them from wet carpeting.
- Prop up wet cushions to encourage drying.
- If safe, carefully punch small holes in sagging ceilings to release trapped water (only if you’re sure the ceiling won’t collapse).
- Mop up as much standing water as possible, and blot with towels.
- Open wet cabinet doors and drawers to help with air circulation.
What Not to Do
There are certain things you should avoid doing in a water damage situation:
- Don’t turn on ceiling fans if the ceiling is wet.
- Don’t use a household vacuum to remove standing water.
- Don’t leave wet fabrics, books, magazines, or any items that could bleed colour on wet floors.
- Don’t leave furniture directly on wet carpets.
- Don’t attempt to clean upholstery, rugs, or other fibres with regular household cleaners.
- Don’t leave coloured rugs on wet carpets—remove them until everything is completely dry.
- Don’t begin repairs or repaint surfaces until they are thoroughly dry.
Trust FRA for Water Damage Restoration
By choosing FRA, you ensure expert handling of water damage, from initial assessment through complete restoration. We are dedicated to restoring your property safely and efficiently, so you can get back to normal with confidence. Contact FRA for a comprehensive plan tailored to your needs and backed by industry-leading expertise.