Behind the Scenes: How We Use Professional Drying Equipment to Restore Flood-Damaged Homes

Michael Nguyen
Jul 8
4 min read

When a flood strikes your home or business, every second counts. At AAA Mould Removal, we go beyond standard water extraction — we use certified structural drying systems and cutting-edge technology to save your floors, prevent mould, and help you recover faster.

As an IICRC-certified firm servicing all of Sydney, our team is equipped with the specialised tools and knowledge needed to restore even the most water-damaged properties. Here's how we do it.

🧰 Our Tools of the Trade – What Sets Us Apart

💧 Carpet Water Extractors

Before we dry anything, we extract. Our high-powered carpet extractors remove large volumes of water quickly from carpets and underlays, minimising damage and making way for drying equipment.

🌬 HEPA Air Scrubbers

Floods can stir up mould spores, bacteria, and allergens. We use HEPA-filtered air scrubbers to clean the air, ensuring a safer environment during and after the drying process — especially in flood-affected basements, bedrooms, or offices.

🌀 Air Movers

Air movers help us accelerate evaporation. These compact but powerful fans direct airflow across wet surfaces, targeting floor coverings, baseboards, and wall cavities to dry them faster and more efficiently.

💨 LGR & Desiccant Dehumidifiers

Our drying plans always include the right dehumidification strategy:

LGR dehumidifiers (Low Grain Refrigerant) are ideal for humid Sydney days.
Desiccant dehumidifiers excel in cooler conditions or drying dense materials like hardwood and subfloors.

This dual approach ensures moisture is pulled from the air and materials — fast.

Gallery sections of some of our equipment onsite

air movers with hot dry air inlet coming in from a dehumidifer to target the wet ceiing area. This is a setu in a closed drying system at one of our project in Lane Cove

This structural drying setup uses a thermal drying system from drymatic. Hot dry air from the drymatic system pushing into ducting by a fan then into the heat matts to dry the walls.

This is from an old project we use the air mover to push hot dry air into the heat mat to dry the brick wall

this drying setup using a fan and a heat boost bar to dry a small section of the floor

🔥 Drymatic Thermal Drying Systems

When time and precision matter, we use Drymatic thermal drying panels. These systems safely heat and dry engineered timber, tiles, vinyl, and hardwood floors without causing warping or further damage. This method is especially effective for floor coverings that standard fans can’t treat thoroughly.

📡 24/7 Remote Telemetry Moisture Monitoring

We don’t guess — we monitor. Using remote sensors, we track temperature, humidity, and moisture levels in real-time, adjusting equipment as needed. This ensures efficient drying, avoids energy waste, and provides full transparency to our clients and their insurers.

✅ Certified to Handle Any Floor Type

AAA Mould Removal is proud to be an IICRC Certified Firm (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification). Every technician is trained in:

Structural drying for tile floors, engineered timber, hardwood, vinyls, and carpets
Setting up drying chambers
Delivering insurance-grade moisture reporting

Our team knows that every floor responds differently to moisture — so we treat them with precision, not guesswork.

🏡 Real Results Across Sydney

We’ve successfully completed emergency flood drying jobs across Blacktown, Parramatta, Inner West Sydney, and Castle Hill — saving floors, subfloors, and even entire commercial buildings.

With a fleet of mobile technicians, 24/7 response, and our use of Clean Claims CRM for transparent documentation, we’re trusted by homeowners, real estate agents, strata managers, and insurers across Sydney.

📞 Need Help After a Flood?

If your home, office, or building has suffered water damage, don't wait. The longer water sits, the more damage — and mould — it can cause.

AAA Mould Removal offers:

Immediate on-site assessments
Rapid water extraction
Full structural drying
Insurance-ready reports
Transparent updates through Clean Claims

📍 Servicing all of Sydney and surrounding suburbs📞 Call us 24/7 on 1300 333 654🔗 Or Book Your Flood Inspection Now

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About the Author

Michael Nguyen is the founder of AAA Mould Removal and a leading expert in mould remediation and building science. His mission is to help Sydney residents maintain healthy indoor environments through scientifically-backed, professional remediation services.

With a unique combination of hands-on and academic expertise, Michael's qualifications are extensive:

IICRC Certified: Water Damage Restoration, Applied Microbial Remediation & Applied Structural Drying.
Microbiology: Completed specialised study in Microbiology at RMIT University.
Licensed Builder & Carpenter with a Diploma in Building & Construction.
Current University Studies: Double Bachelor’s degree in Medical Science and Environmental Science at Macquarie University.

This deep understanding of building structures, environmental science, and microbiology allows Michael to diagnose the root cause of mould problems, not just treat the symptoms. He specialises in residential and commercial mould removal, black mould treatment, and water damage restoration.

Need a true expert to assess your property? Contact AAA Mould Removal today for a comprehensive inspection.