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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.

On site fastCrews dispatched from Buderim, 24/7

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.

Our process

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

Attend and assess the immediate risks to people and property.

2

Control

Isolate hazards and protect occupants and the public.

3

Restore

Tarp, board up and secure to prevent further damage.

4

Document

Photograph the damage, the make-safe works and site conditions.

5

Complete

Recommend restoration, specialist assessment or permanent repairs.

Step by step

How a emergency make safe job runs from first call to hand back.

1

Respond

Attend the property and assess the immediate situation.

2

Make Safe

Identify hazards and implement appropriate temporary protection.

3

Prevent Further Damage

Protect the property from additional water ingress, weather exposure or deterioration where practicable.

4

Document

Photograph the damage, make-safe works and relevant site conditions.

5

Recommend Next Steps

Provide clear recommendations for restoration, specialist assessment or permanent repairs where required.

Industry & Insurance Support

Our make-safe service is designed to integrate with the insurance repair process.

We understand the importance of clear scopes, photographic evidence, site reporting and communication with all stakeholders, helping insurance builders and insurers understand what occurred, what was completed and what further action may be required.

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Insurance & Industry Partners

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

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Property damage doesn't wait. Neither should the response.

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