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In many cases flood damage is covered under your insurance policy. But if you choose to restore the carpet yourself then here are some issues that need to be considered:

Is it worth getting new carpet?

If there is mold or sewerage involved it is highly recommended the carpet is thrown away. A qualified flood restoration business should be able to discern whether the carpet is recoverable in any case.

Are the Walls also Wet?

Mould can start to grow within 2 days after the flood and leave unhealthy smells in your property. Therefore it is necessary to have water damaged walls dried professionally. One way of venting water damaged walls is to use an dri-eaz turbovents to dry inside walls.

Are the timber floors also wet?

Timber floors can easily expand, buckle and bow when they are wet. One way a professional can restore this is by using an Injectidry to suck the moisture out of the floor. Vacuum plates are placed on the floor over a period of time to suck the moisture out of the floor. Typically there is a dehumidifier placed in the centre of the room to suck the moisture out of the air. It must be noted that an Injectidry system may solved the problem in all cases.

How to Dry Carpets

A blower can be placed between the carpet and the underlay. The floor underneath the underlay may also be restored in the process. However, again it is important to note that this method will not always do the job in all situations.

Is it rubber padding underneath the carpet?

In most cases it will be either foam or rubber underlay underneath the carpet. It is important to note that foam underlay can take some time to dry. Each type of underlay have difference characteristics. Also, consider the replacement cost for the underlay.

So we have considered some of the issues associated with drying the wet carpet yourself. If you want to do this then it is important to consider that mould can be dangerous and it is important that the water damage is dried up ASAP by a trained IICRC qualified technician.

If you need carpet drying services in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast is served by New Life Restorations. Alternatively if you have experienced a fire at your property and need it professionally cleaned New Life, we can clean it with our Fire Damage Restoration Brisbane services.