Specialist Drying Solutions for UK Properties
Specialist Drying Experts For Properties
Although drying equipment is widely available covering a broad range of deployments, it is important that in certain cases lateral thinking of what is damaged and how drying regimes can impact businesses and occupants is established at the outset. This approach serves to demonstrate an awareness of all the drying equipment available today and their capabilities.
In many instances Cornerstone has deployed state of the art drying equipment designed to minimise destruction of building materials and the everyday use of affected locations.
State-of-the-art Drying Process
Our understanding of regime deployment and how materials behave when wet is embedded in our reporting process and clearly demonstrates our specialist restoration knowledge and professionalism.
This consistent approach serves to uphold our desire to minimise cost, impact on livelihoods, reduce alternative accommodation and where possible reduce the reinstatement requirements.
Specialist drying techniques include deploying containment areas, false floors, walls and utilising footprints of existing furniture to deploy discreet drying processes.
Our Specialist Drying In Practice
Case studies include a Michelin star restaurant that suffered a ‘black’ classification flooding incident only to be advised by a retained drying company that the restoration process would be 4 weeks in duration with the business closed during this period.
With a consequential significant loss of earnings on the horizon, Cornerstone were asked to give an opinion which resulted in false floors, sacrificial carpeting and boxed-in drying equipment being deployed overnight and the business continuing to trade throughout the 5 week drying period with no business disruption or loss of earnings for the restaurant and disturbance to the patrons.
Introducing Calculation Apps
With a proven track record of undertaking credible fact based damp related surveys for a host of clients from NHBC, to social housing to private individuals all looking for a clear and concise outcome to a reported problem, Cornerstone have consolidated their knowledge base and released three new app designs.
Property Drying FAQs
What makes “specialist drying” different from standard drying methods?
Specialist drying involves using advanced equipment, tailored drying regimes, and consideration of how different building materials behave when wet.
Unlike generic approaches, we may deploy containment, false walls/floors, discreet drying footprints, and industrial dehumidifiers to minimise damage, disruption, costs and reinstatement
How soon after water damage should specialist drying begin?
As soon as it’s safe to assess the condition. Early intervention is key: the sooner drying starts, the lower the chance of secondary issues, such as mould and structural damage.
We carry out a survey to decide the drying regime and deploy equipment quickly to protect materials and reduce reinstatement needs.
Will specialist drying interrupt my business or home life?
We aim to keep disruption to an absolute minimum. For example, in the case of a Michelin‑star restaurant we worked on, we used boxed‑in equipment, false floors, and sacrificial coverings so that the business remained open throughout the drying period with no loss of earnings.
What techniques & equipment are used in your drying services?
Techniques include using air movers and scrubbers, dehumidifiers, and industrial dryers, along with creating false walls or floors and containment zones.
We also use discreet drying approaches that make use of furniture footprints or pre‑existing features to minimise visible disruption.
How do you determine when an area is completely dry & safe for reinstatement?
We monitor moisture levels and humidity, use our expertise in material science to predict drying behaviour, and issue formal, fact‑based reports.
Only once readings have returned to acceptable pre‑loss baselines, and safety is confirmed do we proceed with reinstatement.
Do you have a question about our property drying restoration services?
Speak to a member of our team today!
UK Property Drying Specialists
UK Property Drying Specialists
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£37,000 Cost Saving for Insurance Company
Scenario: Decorations and furnishings were reported water damaged as a result of ‘secondary flooding’ from the recent flooding. Neighbours advised that water damage to the property was a result of floodwater ingress during the event, even though the property did not sugar any specific ingress. Moisture damage was evident on the ground and first floors.
Multi-Disciplined Approach to Damp Problem
Scenario: A 1970’s detached property has suffered from a damp problem to a localised area of the structure over a number of years. Prior to the appointment of Cornerstone, extensive investigations and been undertaken by a variety of professionals without resolution. Reason for contact: To identify the source of the moisture affecting the structure.
Some Of Our Clients.
We work across a range of industries from Insurance Companies to Housing Associations, and Private Landlords to Local Councils.
