Your complete Cleaning, Inspection, Restoration & Testing Service, covering NSW & Southeast QLD

Emergency?
We’re here 24/7

Day or night, CIRTS is here for any emergency. Our qualified team is on call 24/7 to answer your questions, offer advice, or send out an emergency response.

Our services

Crime Scene & Forensic Cleaning

Sensitive trauma and crime scene cleaning, including disinfection of surfaces and household items affected by biological hazards.

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Water Damage Restoration

Rapid water damage restoration response, including water extraction, structural drying, disinfection, and mitigation of secondary damage.

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Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration

Meticulous clean-up and deodorisation of damage caused by fire, smoke, soot, water and other fire suppression products.

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Mould Removal & Remediation

Complete mould removal, including drying, disinfection and deodorising of the building fabric and contents. We’re specialists in complex cases and limiting secondary damage.

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Odour Control & Removal

Effective eradication of built-up odours and their source, including complete decontamination for a hygienic environment.

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Deceased Estate Clean-up

Complete removal and disposal of unwanted personal belongings, including internal and external cleaning of the home following a death.

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Hoarding & Squalor Clean-up

Efficient removal and disposal of accumulated household items, combined with comprehensive, heavy-duty cleaning and sanitisation.

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Illicit Substances Contamination & Clandestine Laboratory Remediation

Expert decontamination and recovery of sites used as labs for manufacturing meth, drugs and other illicit substances.

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Inspection, Testing & IEP Services

Assessing the type and extent of contamination present, and providing the restoration services required.

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Our clients

Residential

If you’ve been unfortunate enough to have experienced a situation that requires expert remediation and restoration services in your home, you can rely on CIRTS. We have all the equipment and experience needed to return your home to a safe, liveable condition quickly and respectfully, so you can get back to living your life.

Commercial

When an incident occurs, you want to get your business back up and running as soon as possible. CIRTS is able to provide a fast, responsive restoration service, including 24/7 emergency callout, to reduce the impact on revenue. Where necessary, we can even carry out remediation works out of hours to minimise disruption to your business.

Insurance companies

We work with you to provide your customers with an experienced cleaning and restoration team able to give them the peace of mind that their property is in safe hands, no matter what the situation. From a comprehensive inspection and damage report to carrying out remediation works, CIRTS can take care of everything on your behalf.

Government agencies

Government agencies have a duty to protect members of the public, service users and employees. Fast, reliable remediation and restoration is therefore essential to maintain public safety and minimise risk in a variety of situations. CIRTS provides a complete range of services to ensure a safe, hygienic environment no matter how complex the scenario.

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About CIRTS: Cleaning Inspection Restoration & Testing Services

Founded by Managing Director Samuel Ruff in 2015, CIRTS is a comprehensive cleaning, inspection, restoration and testing service covering the Central Coast, Northern Rivers and South East Queensland Regions of Australia. Our expert technicians help the people of New South Wales and Queensland to restore their homes, businesses, and properties after the unthinkable happens, offering a fast, efficient and uncompromising service no matter what the situation.

CIRTS is backed by years of training, research, and industry best practice, as well as hands-on experience with remediation and restoration projects both locally and internationally. All our team members are highly skilled and accredited, working to the highest possible standards as outlined by the IICRC to ensure the best results for our clients. Our care and dedication is second to none and, with 24/7 availability, we’re always on hand to support the local community through the hardest times.

Why CIRTS?

We’re efficient

Our fast response time, highly skilled technicians and impeccable attention to detail allow us to work quickly and effectively to remedy any situation.

We’re capable

With a comprehensive range of services and diligent approach to project scoping and planning, CIRTS can handle even the most complex undertakings.

We’re advanced

We continually invest in staff training, industry-leading equipment and specialist research to ensure a safe, hygienic result for our clients every time.

We’re reliable

From our fast response times to the consistency of our project outcomes, you can rely on CIRTS to provide you with a reliable service, no matter what the scenario.

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Recent projects

Residential Insurance Company

To restore and remediate storm water and mould damage caused to a private domicile.

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Water Damage Restoration
Mould Removal & Remediation

Family Law Firm

To restore and remediate a private home that had fallen into disrepair

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Hoarding & Squalor Clean-up

Residential Insurance Provider

To restore and remediate fire, smoke, soot and water damage caused to a private domicile

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Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration

FAQ

Restoration and remediation work centres around returning the interior environments of homes and other properties to their previous condition following damage or contamination. This could be from a number of hazardous materials and substances, including flood and water, fire and smoke, death and trauma, biological contaminants such as mould, or chemical contamination such as illicit substances.
The situations remediators encounter every day have a significantly elevated level of hazards and contaminants compared to those encountered by regular cleaners. The skills, training, equipment and safety knowledge required to successfully undertake remediation projects is extensive, and extremely specific to individual situations. Each scenario requires the implementation of proper process and risk mitigation frameworks to protect staff, customers and the general public, as well as to ensure adequate levels of decontamination as outlined by the IICRC.
Yes, they are. The chemicals, products and especially the equipment required to undertake this work, along with the insurances, training, certification, risk mitigation processes and protective equipment, add up to a significant overall expense. For example, during a water damage and/or mould job, there may be $20,000 to $50,000 of equipment on site at any one time. In certain instances, your insurance may be able to cover some or all of the remediation costs.

The goal of a restoration company is to return the damaged property to its original condition as quickly and efficiently as possible while minimising inconvenience to the property owners. Each restoration project is different, with its own challenges and requirements. Below is a breakdown of the typical steps you can expect us to take in a remediation project.

Damage Assessment: Restoration companies initially perform a comprehensive inspection to understand the extent and nature of the damage. They identify the cause of the problem, the areas affected, and the steps needed for restoration.

Water Extraction and Drying (if necessary): If the damage involves water (such as in the case of floods or leaks), the company will use professional-grade equipment to extract the water and dry out the affected areas, including interiors, furnishings, and documents.

Dehumidification: After water extraction, the process of dehumidification is necessary to remove any excess moisture from the air and materials to prevent further damage and mould growth.

Cleaning and Sanitising: The restoration company will thoroughly clean and sanitise the property. This can involve removing soot or dust, deodorising the area, and using antimicrobial treatments to prevent mould and mildew.

Mould Remediation: If the property has been affected by mould, restoration companies have the equipment and expertise to safely remove mould and prevent it from recurring.

Restoration and Repair: This could range from minor repairs, like replacing drywall and painting, to major tasks like the reconstruction of entire rooms or areas. The goal is to restore the property to its pre-damage state.

Coordination with Insurance Companies: Many restoration companies will also help clients navigate the insurance claim process, providing documentation and photos to support claims.

Preventive Measures: Remediation companies can provide advice on how to prevent future damage, offering tips on maintenance, weatherproofing, and other preventative measures.

Wherever possible, we will restore or decontaminate items to their previous condition. However, this is not always feasible due to the type or extent of damage, and items that can’t be restored will need to be replaced. In the majority of cases, materials affected by sewage or visible mould growth cannot be deemed successfully decontaminated. There are provisions under most standards provided by the IICRC to address items of significant sentimental or financial value that in normal circumstances would be discarded.

The IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) is a not-for-profit organisation based in the USA that develops the standards that guide the work undertaken by technicians and organisations in the cleaning and restoration industry. The IICRC combines legal consultation and scientific research to produce comprehensive standards regarding processes and to establish best practice. While this industry is yet to be regulated in Australia, CIRTS upholds the IICRC’s guidelines and regulations to ensure the best possible results for our clients.

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