Case Study - Cumbrian Floods

In December 2015 Storm Desmond caused devastating flooding in Cockermouth and the surrounding area, including Keswick, Appleby and Kendal.

With whole families being re-housed in alternative accommodation it was imperative to act quickly and efficiently to provide the right solutions. Managing teams and co-ordinating operations in multiple areas simultaneously enabled vital restoration works.

Homes within a housing association in Cockermouth were particularly affected, with 36 properties dried over a 5 week period. A quick response providing vital mitigating works was instrumental in saving the fabric of the buildings reducing significant costs on unnecessary restorative works.

Further domestic properties and commercial outlets were also being dealt with accordingly. Effective communication ensured the right solution was provided for the customer and the home owners. Depending on the situation hygiene works, enabling works along with the appropriate drying works were implemented. The correct drying equipment was installed depending on the nature / scale of the ingress of water along with the secondary water damage evident.

Overall the solutions provided helped home / business owners to return to their properties as soon as possible. Disruption was always kept to a minimum with a respect to the policy holders. The essential claim cycle times and associated costs were significantly reduced.

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