Water damage cleanup in Krakow
After a flood, time is what counts. Within hours water works into the floor, skirtings and
plaster, and mould starts developing after roughly two days of sustained damp. The sooner
the property is dried, the smaller the repair job that follows.
Scope
- Removing standing water and surface moisture
- Lifting soaked skirtings and floor coverings that cannot be saved
- Drying the rooms
- Extracting water from carpets and upholstery
- Disinfecting surfaces — water from a system is not clean water
- Neutralising the damp smell
- A finishing clean once drying is complete
What to do before we arrive
- Shut off the water and isolate power in the affected rooms
- Take photos — you will need them for the insurance claim
- Lift what can be lifted off the floor, especially furniture on legs
- Do not crank the heating to maximum — forcing the drying can warp the floor
- Ventilate, if it is dry outside
Why wiping up is not enough
The surface dries fastest and gives the impression the problem has passed. In fact the water
sits in the levelling layer, the insulation and under the boards. If it is not removed from there,
a smell appears within weeks, then mould on the walls — usually in corners and behind furniture,
where the air moves least.
Flooded by a neighbour
When the water came from another flat, documentation matters as much as the cleanup.
Before we start, the condition is recorded in photographs — material that helps when settling
with the insurer or the building association. We do not produce loss adjuster reports
or value the damage; we deal with the consequences.
After drying
Once the property is dry it usually still needs
disinfection,
and where a smell lingers, ozone treatment.
Carpets and upholstery are handled under
upholstery and carpet cleaning.
Frequently asked questions
How much does water damage cleanup cost?
Quoted after an inspection — it depends on the area, how deeply things are soaked and whether
flooring has to come up. We give the price before work starts.
How quickly can you come?
We try to respond as fast as we can, because here time genuinely matters.
For urgent cases please call rather than using the form.
How long does drying take?
From a few days to over a week, depending on how deep the water went and the humidity.
It cannot honestly be compressed into a single visit.
Can laminate and parquet be saved?
Sometimes, if drying starts quickly. Where water has stood a while the boards swell
irreversibly, and we say so plainly rather than prolonging the drying for no result.
Will this prevent mould?
Drying and disinfection substantially reduce the risk. If mould has already appeared,
removing the visible growth is not enough — the moisture source has to go.
Do you deal with the insurer?
We document the condition beforehand and what was done. Filing the claim and negotiating
with the insurer is not something we handle.
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