Flood Victim Support

Everything a Flood Victim needs to know

The UK has no nationally recognised training or qualifications for flood restoration; this unfortunately is coupled to the fact that there are no recognised standards or protocols for flood restoration. This sad state of affairs was identified from our inspection audits going back over 10 years and echoed by Sir Michael Pitt in his government "PITT review" of what went wrong in the NE floods of 2007.

If you follow all the links on this page you may end up knowing more than the contractor who arrives to restore your property.

You may also then know why different contractors will approach similar restoration properties differently, usually saying “We always do it this way”

I saved the horror stories till last because you simply wouldn’t have believed them before you read the logic. Unfortunately little has changed in terms of recovery and restoration and the 2009 Cockermouth audit simply repeats the failures of Lewes in 2000 Carlisle 2005 and Hull in 2007.

Claimtech use high end but economical technology to audit and inspect restoration works and completion, providing you with the answers to the many questions the following information will raise. Please use our (FREE appraisal request) without obligation.
Health Risks in flooded buildings

Health Safety issues in the flood affected property (Link)
Health Risk information World Health Organisation (Link)
Allergies and asthma risks in wet buildings (Link)
Toxic mould in flooded homes (Link)
Asbestos exposure risk in damaged homes (Link)

Water Damage

What you need to know about damage caused by flooding (Link)
Failures in drying and restoration Free Audio Video film (Link)

Insurance & Claim management

What you should know about your insurance and claim management (Link)

Contractor inspection and audit horrors

Horror stories from Carlisle, Hull, Doncaster,Sheffield & Lewes (Link)
Cockermouth Flood Restoration Failures Dec 2009 (Link)