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Case Study: Meth Decontamination of a 12 Unit Apartment Block

Key Takeaways

  • Swift Response: AllAces Cleaning & Restoration responded quickly to address severe meth contamination and health risks in a 12-unit apartment block in Elwood, Victoria.
  • Comprehensive Containment: Technicians installed containment barriers and sealed electrical outlets to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring a controlled environment during the decontamination process.
  • Thorough Decontamination: Internal surfaces were treated with specialist foam, air scrubbers were used to clean the air, and materials were handled meticulously with large items decontaminated off-site and smaller items bagged and relocated.
  • Validation Testing: Methamphetamine validation testing was conducted to certify the clearance of the site, confirming it was safe for residents to return.
  • Successful Outcome: After 700+ hours of expert meth decontamination work, the apartment block was restored to a safe, habitable condition, demonstrating AllAces’ professionalism and reliability in meth decontamination.

meth decontamination of an apartment block

The Challenge

In July 2023, AllAces Cleaning & Restoration was contacted by Secure Strata OC Management to undertake extensive meth decontamination of an entire 12-unit apartment block in Elwood, Victoria. Returning high readings of methamphetamine throughout the building and severe health issues related to exposure, the AllAces team acted quickly to ensure the return of a safe and habitable environment for residents.

The Solution

Our highly trained technicians installed containment barriers throughout each apartment, including 3 levels of common areas, to mitigate any cross-contamination risk during the project. All electrical outlets were then sealed with a specialist top-down foam treatment of all internal surfaces completed. Air scrubbers were installed throughout the entirety of the work, ensuring the decontamination of the surrounding air. All onsite materials were also separated with large items decontaminated off-site and smaller items bagged and relocated for each resident, as requested. Finally, methamphetamine validation testing was undertaken to provide certification clearance for the site and approval of the safe return of residents.

The Outcome

After more than 700 hours on-site, delivering extensive decontamination treatments, the 3-level, 12-unit apartment block was successfully returned to a safe and habitable environment. Specialising in meth decontamination, AllAces can ensure a professional, genuine and reliable service.

clearance testing after meth decontamination in an apartment block

Why Choose Us?

AllAces Cleaning & Restoration has over 35 years of industry experience handling extensive meth decontamination projects across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and surrounds. Our highly trained and experienced technicians utilise the latest technology and equipment to ensure the return of a pre-loss condition and a safe and healthy environment.

Trust the experts and contact the team at 1800 00 1010 today!

Facing something similar on a strata or multi-unit site? Most of the owner-side work happens before anyone arrives, and getting it wrong widens the scope: the owner’s checklist before meth removal.

Twelve units in one job is not unusual once residue reaches common property. Talk to us about scoping a multi-lot site: meth decontamination services. Call 1800 00 10 10.

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