Steamatic Gold Coast recently responded to a complex fire damage restoration project at a two-storey unit after extensive smoke and soot contamination. The property, which had been left untreated for over 12 months, presented unique challenges requiring innovative remediation techniques. Our team employed advanced laser remediation technology to restore the heavily affected external brickwork while ensuring seamless coordination with ongoing building works.
The Challenge
Restoring the fire-damaged property involved multiple obstacles, including:
Remediating three heavily smoke and soot-affected external walls.
Addressing contamination that had been left untreated for over a year, making the restoration process more intensive.
Ensuring health and safety compliance while working alongside ongoing construction.
Overcoming delays caused by adverse weather conditions, particularly rain.
Coordinating our work with the builder’s reinstatement schedule to avoid project delays.
The Solution
Steamatic Gold Coast implemented a strategic approach to ensure the successful remediation of the property:
Strong Project Management: Our team maintained open and ongoing communication with the builder to align restoration efforts with the broader construction timeline, avoiding costly delays.
Laser Remediation Expertise: Our technicians were extensively trained in the safe and effective use of laser technology, ensuring a precise and efficient cleaning process that has no hazardous byproducts, and near zero waste.
Health and Safety Focus: We implemented stringent safety measures to protect all personnel on-site while operating the laser equipment.
Adaptive Scheduling: To mitigate weather-related delays, work plans were adjusted dynamically, allowing for maximum productivity during favourable conditions.
The Outcome
The external brickwork of the two-storey unit was successfully remediated, removing all traces of smoke and soot damage without damaging the underlying brickwork.
The laser remediation process provided a non-invasive and more sustainable solution – no chemicals, no abrasives and no water use, and the non-abrasive process is designed to preserve the integrity of the building materials.
Effective coordination with the builder ensured that the restoration works were completed without disrupting the ongoing construction schedule.
Despite the challenges posed the project was delivered efficiently, restoring the property to a clean and safe condition.
Steamatic Gold Coast continues to set the benchmark for fire damage restoration, leveraging advanced technology and expert project management to deliver outstanding results for clients.
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