Portable dehumidifier hire for a listed London building

HVAC rentals were quick to assist a national facilities management company in London looking for emergency portable dehumidifier hire with same day delivery. This client required a fast and effective solution to reduce humidity within a grade II listed building, as well as drying of a basement, and drying of carpets. The drying hire and dehumidifier hire was essential due to multiple leaks within the building. Whilst the client was able to quickly repair the leaking pipework, they required water restoration, drying hire, portable dehumidifier hire and assistance with preventing further damage from high humidity levels.

Before realising the need for emergency dehumidifier hire, the client first noticed a significant rise in humidity levels within the building’s first floor, which affected the library as well as the main reception area. Fortunately, the client acted quickly to investigate the reasoning behind the higher humidity levels, carrying out a thorough check on all of the building. The leaking pipework in the basement was in an area not always visible or regularly accessed.

Due to the thorough checks, they also identified problems with a window in another area, which had caused rain water to seep through, hence why they also required drying of carpets. Emergency dehumidifier hire was needed, as well as fast repairs, both of which were organised the same day of identification.

HVAC Rentals same day emergency dehumidifier hire

The initial phone call requesting portable dehumidifier rentals and drying hire came in around noon. As the client had sent some photos and details of the spaces requiring the drying and dehumidifier hire, our team was quick to assist. Due to the nature of the building, the client required non-invasive dehumidification and installation. The HVAC Rentals drying pack was identified as an ideal drying and dehumidifying solution. The Drying Hire Pack is comprised of 2 x rental portable dehumidifiers, and 4 x Sahara Extreme rental Blow Heaters .

Utilising our same-day dedicated courier, the HVAC Rentals logistics team were able to schedule pick up of the drying and dehumidifier hire equipment within the hour from Henley on Thames straight to the central London building. The emergency portable dehumidifier hire and drying equipment was on site with the client within just 3 hours of their initial phone call.

Fast implementation of dehumidifier and drying hire equipment

With the equipment safely unloaded, the client was able to set up the drying hire equipment within minutes of delivery. The beauty of the HVAC Rental’s portable dehumidifier hire units is the simplicity of set up, use and ongoing effectiveness and efficiency. Prior to delivery, the HVAC Rentals team helped advise on the set up and positioning of the emergency dehumidifier hire, enabling the building facilities team to implement dehumidification quickly and effectively.

HVAC Rentals Portable Dehumidifier rental unit - set up

With the dehumidifier rental unit in position (with adequate airflow surrounding), the client ensured the long condensate hose was running to a nearby drain (ensuring the hose was not kinked or running uphill). As the dehumidifier rental unit runs off of a standard UK plug socket, the dehumidifier was plugged in, and turned on. After a quick set up using the digital control panel on the dehumidifier, the dehumidifier rental unit was in action. The digital control panel allowed the client to set the desired relative humidity, as well as other functions such as setting a timer or allowing for auto shut-off.

HVAC Rentals drying hire - set up

The rental spot heaters within the drying hire pack were also fast to set up, with just plug-in-play technology. Featuring a built-in thermostat, and overtemperature safety control, the rental spot heaters for drying were quickly live. Utilising the rental heaters, not only helped dry the air, carpets and surroundings, but also allowed the rental dehumidifiers to run more efficiently and effectively.

Importance of Humidity Control within listed buildings

Humidity control is important within all buildings, However due to the nature of listed or graded buildings, it can be critical to monitor and control. This is due to historical buildings often containing delicate finishes, historical materials, and architectural finishes highly sensitive to environmental changes. Unfortunately incorrect humidity is often only visually identified after damage has already started such as mould and mildew, Hence using technology to monitor air quality is essential within buildings. Monitoring the air and ensuring humidity is kept to the correct level ensures problems do not develop. Fortunately, our client acted quickly to implement emergency portable dehumidifier hire and drying hire before any mould or mildew happened.

Benefits using Emergency Dehumidifier Hire and HVAC Rentals Drying Hire Pack

The building facilities company reaped many benefits by acting quickly and swiftly implementing portable dehumidifier hire and heater hire including:

Fast non-invasive installation –

no need for ducting, drilling, or amendments to the building – which would not have been allowed on a listed building anyway without a time consuming process.

Quick and Easy dehumidification process and drying process –

utilising the portable dehumidifier hire units and rental heaters, after initial plug-in-play set up, very little assistance was needed. The client was able to use the rental equipment without constant overlooking, or need for any technical support.

Cost effective –

The client was able to hire the drying pack for the period of time needed, which was initially a 1 week hire period, with the option to extend if needed. This meant they only needed to hire as long as was needed, and could monitor the humidity level nearing the end of the 1st week.

Prevented damage from potential mould/mildew –

which would have been impossible to see with the human eye until too late. Restoration of certain materials and items within the listed building would have been very costly and time consuming. The client was also able to show their client that they had taken fast action to look after and maintain their building.

Effective –

Relative Humidity reduced from 75% to 49% across the affected areas after just 5 days of emergency dehumidifier hire.

No need for storing equipment or maintaining equipment –

whilst the client may have considered purchasing equipment, there are many benefits to renting dehumidifier units and renting heaters. By renting equipment the client was assured of safe, modern, and high performing HVAC equipment for hire, fully PAT compliant and regularly maintained.

Easy and fast delivery –

As the dehumidifier rental units and heaters for hire are designed for excellent mobility and portability, all equipment was quickly delivered, and could be easily wheeled or carried into the building. By utilising a dedicated courier partner that does A to B deliveries, here at HVAC Rentals we are not relying on large high volume shipping companies to handle our equipment. Instead, we use a reliable dedicated courier partner who specialises in A to B same day deliveries.

No disruption to the building’s tenants and day-to-day operations –

as the equipment was low-noise and contained within the set areas of use, tenants and staff within the building were not affected at all from the drying hire and the emergency portable dehumidifier hire.

London Emergency portable dehumidifier hire

Here at HVAC Rentals whilst we have a reputation for fast and effective portable dehumidifier hire delivered the same day to London, we also deliver portable rental dehumidifiers nationwide. If you are needing portable dehumidifier hire or drying hire solutions for your building, please do get in touch with our team here.