Flood Restoration, Carpet Drying and Water Damage Restoration in Palmerston North

Seeing a flooded home is difficult, requiring flood restoration in Palmerston North. Water damage from leaks or urban flooding may be inevitable. Has your carpet soaked up water? CleaningPro can revive it - no need for replacement. Get professional carpet cleaning in Palmerston North with CleaningPro. We provide water damage restoration using advanced structural drying to quickly and efficiently dry wet carpets. Hire us and we'll handle the rest, checking progress every 24-48 hours.

Causes and effects of water damage

Water leakage can occur from old pipes, heavy rain, corroded tubing, and faulty water lines - all spelling disaster. You'll see affected areas become soaked and damp, then musty, with discolored walls - a situation no one wants. If water keeps dripping even just 36 hours, it progressively worsens. The longer damage festers and spreads, the higher the chance of irreparable harm becoming reality.

Many hired flood restoration companies take an aggressive approach - tearing down waterlogged walls and structures, ruined carpets, even wooden floors. However, these companies overlook a critical aspect of flood recovery: carpet drying. The space needs drying first, but many skip this as it takes too long.

Why hire CleaningPro to dry your flooded property

1. CleaningPro only hires IICRC-certified technicians with years of experience fixing homes that have been damaged by floods. 
2. We are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can show up for a site inspection within an hour of setting it up.
3. CleaningPro has a huge inventory of commercial-grade air movers and dehumidifiers. By handling multiple projects simultaneously, we finish the job efficiently and effectively.
4. CleaningPro's highly qualified team of technicians is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for the assessment and diagnosis of damage caused by floods. We bring thermal imaging cameras, thermo-hygrometers, humidity sensors, and hygrometers with us so that we can quickly and accurately assess damage on-site.
5. Our state-of-the-art, water-claw, truck-mounted Rotovac 360i extractors are the most professional water extraction tools on the market. These machines are designed to remove 91% of the water from affected rugs and carpets and allow the carpet to dry much faster because most of the water is already drawn out.
6. There are seven flood restoration teams in Palmerston North, which allows us to attend to multiple customer calls at the same time.
7. We have heavy-duty automobiles, such as Mercedes Sprinters, LDV V80s, and Ford Transit, compared to our competitors, which use much smaller vehicles, such as the smaller Toyota Hiace. Our flood recovery vehicles have the capacity to carry up to 20 blowers/fans and 8 dehumidifiers simultaneously. This cuts our shipping costs, response time, and time on-site by a huge amount.
8. All teams are CleaningPro employees. This saves you the trouble of dealing with multiple suppliers simultaneously. You will always deal with one person.
9. CleaningPro is national company operating in multiple cities in New Zealand, including Palmerston North, Wellington, and other major cities.

Our process

Our Restoration Process Uses dehumidifiers to rid carpets of smells and mold. Wet carpets are thoroughly dried with air movers to prevent mold growth. Carpet padding is often replaced on our professional recommendation. Our trained team uses cutting-edge water claw extractors to remove as much water as possible for faster carpet drying. Once done, we ensure carpets are clean, dry and safe for use.

CleaningPro provides top-notch water damage restoration and carpet drying in Palmerston North. Carpets are then sanitized to be 100% safe. Don't stress about damaged carpets - we'll make them look brand new!

Wet Carpet Restoration

Flood water removal is critical for carpet restoration. Using modern equipment to remove water with minimal carpet damage, we're known as Palmerston North's best water damage techs. We use the latest structural drying methods for quick, efficient, affordable service. In most cases, we can return rooms to pre-flood condition. Each meter of carpet is tested with a digital moisture meter to ensure dryness. No need to worry.

Why should I get a professional carpet drying service?

Damaged pipes, leaking roofs and other water damage should never be ignored. Even minor pipe leaks and cracks can easily spread, creating health-hazardous mold. Too much moisture can:

Too much moisture can do the following:

1. Make bacteria and mould grow in the affected place
2. Air quality is compromised in the house
3. Damages to the structure and foundation
4. Will cost you an arm and a leg to fix

Don't want these? Then you should hire the best water damage restoration service providers in Palmerston North if you notice any relevant signs.

The Water Restoration Process:

With thorough inspection of walls, ceilings, floors, we provide complete solutions and restoration for any water or flood-damaged property.

Step 1: Inspection

Only experts can properly assess flood damage to determine extent. Our inspection categorizes the damage to create a restoration plan.

Classification of Damage caused by floodwater

Class 1 pertains to the minimal absorption of water and moisture that is only seeping into "some" parts of the room. (Less than 5% of the total buildings are affected by the flood.

Class 2: Up to 40% of the area may be affected, including the walls and the carpets.

Class 3: More than 40% of the area has been affected. This is one of the most hazardous flood-effect scenarios and is expensive to deal with. The ceilings are usually in the worst condition in such cases.

Class 4: special category damage, where the water damages surfaces like stone, hardwood, and concrete. Such damage requires special drying equipment and techniques for effective restoration.

Categories of Flood Damage

Category 1: water damage that is caused by clean water sources such as cracked or leaking water pipes, malfunctioning flush tanks, etc. It is important to realise that category 1 water damage, if not paid heed to, can transform into categories 2 and 3. You need to get it fixed immediately.

Category 2: This is a serious type of damage caused by grey water that carries detergent leaking from the dishwasher or washing machine spills. Urine contamination by toilet leaks also falls under this category.

Category 3: This is the most severe class of water damage. This kind of leakage includes toxic water being leaked, which can also lead to diseases as it introduces a different kind of bacteria into the environment. This is also called a blackwater flood. Such damage is caused by sewers, natural floods, and other forms of stagnant infectious water that carry dangerous microscopic life forms.

Step 2: Water removal from the property

We prepare custom water removal plans using our powerful vacuum and suction pumps. The type of equipment used is related to the nature of the water damage. Our top priority is to remove water to stop the possible growth of bacteria and fungi.

Step 3: Drying the affected area

After removing and pumping the damaging water from your property, the next step is dehumidification, which dries out any existing moisture. It is an important step in flood and water damage restoration because moisture can lead to excessive growth of rot and mould. The drying process can usually take several days, depending on the nature and extent of the water damage. Our services also include wet carpet drying.

Step 4: Cleaning of household items

Household utensils are easily damaged by water. We make sure that all household items and personal belongings are thoroughly cleaned without any further damage. This disinfection is necessary to ensure the prevention of bacteria thriving on its surface and the formation of fungi. As a standard, we treat all affected personal clothing, curtains, and carpets with antimicrobial chemicals for complete decontamination. We use air purifiers to clean the air of suspended particles and moisture, which improves the air quality in the building.

Step 5: restoration

Damaged drywall, insulation must be replaced - either panels or entire walls. We eliminate all toxins and hazardous substances like lead. If your Palmerston North home is over 25 years old with water damage, get professional help immediately.

Undetected water damage may appear as mold in confined spaces. Act quickly as remediation is difficult.

The clock is ticking

Regardless of damage degree, prompt action is essential. Materials and contaminants must be removed as soon as possible. The EPA recommends disposal within 48 hours as microorganisms reproduce rapidly. Delayed disposal can be hazardous and affect indoor air quality.

Flood Restoration Prices:

Water extraction, cleaning and sanitising $20 per square meter (minimum charge $300, i.e., 15 square metre) per property

Commercial Dehumidifier Hire $99 per night

Air Blower/Carpet Dryer Hire $39 per night

Site Inspection $80 each visit per property (Up to one hour)

Drying Equipment delivery/pick up $80 per visit

**All prices quoted do not reflect GST

Additional work may be required depending on damage extent, with relevant charges applying. Restoration activities include cleaning, rubbish disposal, underlay/carpet replacement, antimicrobial treatment, browning treatment, carpet repair/installation, and building work. Extra services or time may be needed to complete standard tasks.

Time and a half ($10 per sqm) applies for extraction exceeding usual hours. Contaminated water (Category 2/3) may be $30-$50 per sqm depending on damage extent. Cancellation fees apply if cancelled after designated timeframe.

Dehumidifiers and dryers may run over 48 hours depending on damage. Most carpets dry in 48 hours; wall drying and restoration in Palmerston North takes at least 5 days. After inspection, our experts will provide a detailed report.

Cleaning Pro in Palmerston North also offers carpet cleaning and mould remediation services. Please get in touch to get a quote.

*For properties requiring extra efforts will be charged additional, after on-site inspection

**Parking is the customer's responsibility, any parking cost would be borne by the customer