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Case Studies

Project examples across environmental and property damage matters

RCA Services supports property owners, insurers, strata managers, commercial clients and remediation stakeholders with independent environmental assessment and technical reporting services.

Mould & Moisture Assessment

Mould & Moisture Assessment Following Escape of Liquid

Residential Property

RCA Services was engaged following a significant escape of liquid event caused by a burst pipe within a residential property. The property remained wet for an extended period prior to assessment, resulting in concerns relating to hidden moisture damage, microbial amplification and indoor environmental contamination. RCA Services conducted a comprehensive moisture and environmental assessment including moisture mapping, thermal imaging, invasive inspection of concealed building cavities, environmental sampling and laboratory-supported analysis. Active mould growth was identified within wall cavities and microscopic fungal contamination was detected on internal surfaces throughout the property due to the ongoing amplification condition. RCA Services prepared a detailed technical report outlining contamination findings, affected materials, remediation requirements and environmental recommendations. A comprehensive remediation scope of works was subsequently developed to support rectification and restoration activities.

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Fire & Smoke Damage Assessment

Fire & Smoke Damage Assessment Following Residential Structure Fire

Residential Property

RCA Services was engaged following a residential structure fire to assess the extent of smoke and environmental contamination throughout the property. The assessment included inspection of fire-affected areas, review of smoke migration pathways, contamination assessment of structural and porous materials, odour investigation and environmental sampling where required. Hidden contamination impacts were identified within concealed areas and unaffected sections of the property due to smoke migration and combustion residue deposition. RCA Services provided detailed technical reporting and remediation recommendations to support contamination management, restoration planning and insurance-related decision making.

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Catastrophe Response & Technical Assessments

Catastrophe Event Response – Sydney Flood Event

Sydney, NSW

During the 2021 Sydney flood catastrophe event, RCA Services mobilised rapidly to support major insurance clients and restoration stakeholders across a high volume of flood-affected properties. Services included comprehensive moisture and environmental assessments, damage scoping, contamination investigation and development of detailed mitigation and restoration scopes of work. RCA Services worked closely with insurers and restoration contractors to facilitate timely commencement of drying, mitigation and remediation activities in order to reduce the progression of secondary damage, microbial growth and long-term environmental impacts. The ability to rapidly assess property conditions and deliver clear technical reporting assisted in streamlining restoration workflows during a large-scale catastrophe response environment.

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