Emergency Make Safe

Home / Services / Emergency Make Safe

Rapid response when a property needs to be made safe, secure and protected from further damage.

SaveourHome provides emergency make-safe services across South East Queensland following storms, water ingress, fire, impact damage and other unexpected events.

When damage happens, the first priority is making it safe

Property damage can quickly become worse if the affected area isn’t secured and protected.

SaveourHome responds to emergency situations to assess the immediate risks, protect occupants and the public, prevent further property damage and establish safe conditions for the next stage of restoration or repair.

We work with homeowners, insurance builders, insurers, body corporates and property managers, providing practical make-safe solutions supported by clear photographic documentation and reporting.

Our Make Safe Services

Practical temporary protection that stops the damage getting worse and sets up the next stage of repair.

Emergency Roof Tarping

Temporary protection to damaged roof areas following storms, fallen trees, impact damage or other events where the building is exposed to further water ingress.

Water Ingress Make Safes

Immediate measures to reduce ongoing water damage and protect unaffected areas of the property.

Temporary Securing of Properties

Temporary boarding, securing of openings and other measures where doors, windows or building elements have been damaged.

Ceiling & Structural Make Safes

Assessment and temporary measures for damaged, unstable or potentially unsafe building elements, with specialist referral where required.

Impact & Storm Damage

Make-safe assistance following vehicle impact, fallen trees, severe weather and other sudden property damage.

Hazard Isolation

Identification and isolation of affected areas where electrical, asbestos, structural or other hazards may require specialist attention.

Assess. Control. Restore. Document. Complete.

The same five stages on every SaveourHome job, whatever the damage. Here is what each stage means for emergency make safe.

1 Assess

Identify suspect materials and arrange testing before disturbance.

2 Control

Exclusion zones, signage and site controls in place.

3 Restore

Controlled removal within the permitted licensing scope.

4 Document

Packaging, transport and disposal records through approved facilities.

5 Complete

Clearance and documentation completed before repairs proceed.

Step by step

How a Emergency Make Safe job runs from first call to hand back.

1

2

3

4

5 Insurance Water Damage Restoration

SaveourHome understands that an insurance water-damage claim requires more than simply drying the building.

We provide photographic documentation, moisture information, scopes and clear communication to assist insurance builders, insurers and other stakeholders throughout the restoration process.

Insurance & Industry Partners

Looking for a responsive restoration contractor?

SaveourHome works with insurance builders, insurers, body corporates and property professionals across South East Queensland.