At Decon-X, we take pride in our commitment to ensuring safe and healthy environments. Recently, we undertook a significant remediation project at a commercial property where all tested areas returned positive lab results for methamphetamine – with the highest concentrations we have ever encountered.

Project Overview

This commercial premises, typical of a medium-sized factory, had been off the market for several months before we were contracted for remediation. To expedite the process, we collaborated with our highly experienced subcontractors, successfully completing the job within just one week.

Property Specifications

• Height: Approximately 6 meters
• Floor Area: 120 m²
• Facilities: A small office with a kitchenette, staff toilets/showers, and an office on level 1.

Our Remediation Process

Initial Preparations: We began by removing and capping all electrical outlets and switches, isolating the mains, and installing a waterproof single outlet for our remediation work. The ceiling panels in the office area were also removed and safely discarded, leaving only the frame intact.

Surface Cleaning:  Given that this space was previously used in the automotive repair industry, we employed a high-pressure wash on all surfaces, including the factory ceiling. The office area required a more labour-intensive application, but we were committed to achieving thorough cleaning.

Deep Cleaning and Decontamination: After the pressure washing, we performed a deep clean using a specialized cleaning agent, followed by the application of our decontamination solution. We also utilized encapsulation techniques on excess water produced during the pressure washing and employed a fogging machine as an additional remediation layer.

Lighting Fixtures:  Phase 3 plugs, some of the factory's main industrial lights, and LED panel lights were carefully removed and hand remediated off-site before being returned to the factory.

Equipment and Machinery Used: Our team utilized a range of specialized equipment during the remediation process, including:

• 10m scissor lift
• Petrol motor pressure washer
• On-truck encapsulation
• Air movers
• Various-sized scrubbing tools
• Fogging machine
• Backpack sprayers

Final Touches:  Affected stained timber in the office was encapsulated due to the extremely high test results. The kitchenette was dismantled and removed, while the client chose to retain the stainless steel sink.

Post-Remediation Testing

Following our thorough remediation, an independent occupational hygienist collected 35 samples from throughout the factory and sent them to a lab for analysis. We are pleased to report that only 5 of these samples returned positive results, demonstrating the effectiveness of our remediation efforts.

Your Trusted Partner in Remediation

At Decon-X, our rigorous approach, attention to detail, and extensive experience ensure that we deliver effective remediation solutions tailored to each unique situation. If you find yourself facing similar challenges, trust us to restore your property to a safe and healthy state, ready for re-occupation.