There's no single answer, flood restoration timelines vary from job to job, depending on how widespread the flooding is, how contaminated the water is, and what materials are affected, and it can take longer again if building repairs are needed. Here's what actually drives the flood restoration process, and how JAE can help when flooding hits your home.
A burst hot water cylinder in one room dries out a lot faster than a natural disaster flood that's swept through the whole house. The more area, length of time affected by water, the more materials, rooms, and structural elements there are to dry, monitor, and treat, which naturally extends the timeline.
A small leak of clean water is a different job to a room full of contaminated flood water. Contaminated water needs extra care to make sure everything's fully dried and has an antimicrobial treatment, not just dry to the touch, which can add extra steps, and time, to the flood damage restoration process.
Carpet, underlay, timber floors and walls all hold onto moisture differently, so each material needs its own drying time.
Professional cleaning and drying can usually restore carpets and rugs, cleaning away dirt, bacteria, and mould, rather than needing a full replacement.
Hardwood and tile floors can often be dried and restored to prevent warping, swelling, or mould growth, provided the drying starts before moisture has had too long to sit.
Plaster board, flooring, and some insulation can be dried, cleaned, or replaced as needed to ensure a safe and stable environment. Trapped moisture inside walls or subfloors is one of the easier things to miss without the right equipment, which is part of why professional drying and monitoring matters.
Couches, chairs, tables, and other furniture can often be sanitised, cleaned, dried, and restored to remove water stains and odours, rather than being written off.
Cabinets, countertops, and fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms can be repaired or replaced to restore full functionality where flooding has reached them.
JAE follows the same five-step process on every flood job:
JAE has many years of nationwide experience with emergency flood restoration and flood disaster response. In the event of a state of emergency, it's all hands on deck. We send technicians from around the country to the affected area, and increase our office support to help as many people as quickly as we can.
We also use the latest drying and monitoring technology, to ensure we complete jobs as quickly and effectively as possible. JAE technicians hold IICRC certification in Water Damage Restoration and Applied Structural Drying.
JAE is an insurance-approved supplier and works directly with all major insurance companies, so however you're covered, we can work together with your insurer. If you are having trouble getting hold of your insurance company, get in touch with JAE and we can make a start from there.
Floods don't wait for convenient hours. That's why JAE's flood restoration services are available 24/7 nationwide. We understand a flood can be a stressful experience, and we want you to know help is always just a phone call away, no matter the time of day or night.
Q: How long does flood restoration usually take?
A: It varies from job to job, depending on how widespread the flooding is, how contaminated the water is, and what materials are affected. A small, localised leak is generally quicker to resolve than a widespread flood, and jobs needing building repairs can take longer again.
Q: Can flooded carpet always be saved?
A: Often, yes. For smaller flood jobs, JAE is able to successfully dry out carpet and underlay rather than replace them. In more serious cases, some materials may need repair or replacement, which our technicians can assess on-site.
Q: What should I do if my home floods outside business hours?
A: Call JAE any time, day or night. Our flood restoration specialists are available 24/7, including during a state of emergency, when we send technicians from around the country to help.
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