RESTORATION
Disaster-recovery restoration – how to be prepared and respond Storms, floods, and fires are a constant threat in Australia and, when it comes to the clean-up afterwards, experienced restoration experts are worth their weight in gold. Words Cameron Cooper
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o suggest that restoration expert Scott McFadzen is in demand as floods keep inundating multiple areas of Australia would be an understatement. As director of Coach8, an approved instructor by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), he specialises in delivering training courses and engaging in the restoration of commercial spaces and property after floods and other natural disasters. 46 INCLEAN November / December 2022
“We say we’re in storm season now, but the storm season hasn’t stopped all year,” McFadzen says. “So, there’s been an increase with regards to specialised training.” During his decades of experience, he has seen all the restoration mistakes and missteps that are often taken in the rush to clean up after extreme events. For facility managers, homeowners, and cleaning contractors facing such a clean-up, McFadzen offers the following broad tips.