Pircsa Pty Ltd

08/11/2026

Six years ago, Pircsa was founded on one simple idea: charge for what the job actually needs, and show your work.
Today: 2,500 claims handled, 7 new team members, 2 major insurers onboarded, and every drying plan calculated against AS-IICRC S500:2025 — not guessed.
Read the full six-year story below, including why we started and what's changed.

2,500+ claims, 7 new team members, 2 major insurers onboarded — Pircsa marks six years of fair, AS-IICRC S500-calculated restoration pricing across Queensland.

07/11/2026

Home insurance complaints just jumped 25%. 🏠📈
AFCA's new Annual Review shows 8,547 complaints about home building insurance in 2025-26, making it the second most complained-about insurance product in Australia. The number one issue? Delays in claim handling.
Closer to home, the October and November 2025 hailstorms here in South-East Queensland generated 377 complaints, more than any other major event this year.
Here's the thing: your house doesn't wait for the paperwork. Water left in walls and floors keeps doing damage, and mould can start within 24–48 hours.
✅ Act early and make the property safe
✅ Photograph everything before it's moved
✅ Get moisture measured and properly dried
✅ Ask your insurer for updates in writing
Read the full article 👉 https://pircsa.com.au/news/home-insurance-complaints-afca-2025-26/
Pircsa is an IICRC-accredited firm with IICRC-trained technicians. Dealing with storm or water damage? Call 07 3267 7068.
Source: AFCA Annual Review 2025-26

28/10/2026

"Stay inside" only works if inside is actually cleaner. 🏢💨
When bushfire smoke rolls in, offices, schools, childcare centres, aged care and apartment buildings can end up with indoor air almost as smoky as outside, if the air-con, seals and doors aren't set up for it.
A simple bushfire smoke plan fixes that. Before the season peaks:
✅ Service the air-con and check dampers close properly
✅ Stock MERV 13 filters (if your system can take them)
✅ Set up and test a "smoke mode" with your HVAC contractor
✅ Seal gaps around doors, windows and vents
✅ Plan which entrances stay in use and where HEPA air cleaners go
Quick test: hold a tissue at the edge of an external door. If it blows inwards, your building is pulling smoke in. 👀
Full guide and checklist 👉 https://pircsa.com.au/news/bushfire-smoke-plan-for-business/
Smoke already inside your building? Call 07 3267 7068.

27/10/2026

South-east Queensland copped giant hail again this afternoon — 3 to 7cm hailstones reported at Yamanto, Flinders View, Ripley and Mudgeeraba, with severe thunderstorm warnings still active for Logan, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, Brisbane City and the Scenic Rim.
It's the latest hit in what's been an unusually wet and volatile week across the region, with some Sunshine Coast hinterland areas copping up to 500mm of rain and flood warnings still current on the Bremer, Mary, Macintyre and Moonie Rivers.
If hail has cracked your roof or tiles, or water's gotten into your home or business, the first 24–48 hours matter for stopping bigger structural and mould problems down the track. Our IICRC-trained crews are on standby across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
Got storm or water damage? Message us or call now for a same-day assessment — don't wait for it to get worse.

21/10/2026

Smoke in the house after a bushfire doesn't automatically mean your home is a write-off. 🔥🏠

Some advice online says smoke-affected homes should be gutted and everything soft thrown out. The restoration industry's own Technical Guide (IICRC, RIA & CIRI, December 2025) says otherwise: for most homes that weren't touched by flame or intense heat, smoke residue is a surface problem that professional cleaning can fix.

What matters most is how far you were from the fire:
🔥 Burn zone: structural repairs plus heavy cleaning
🟠 Near-field (about 1–10 km): systematic cleaning and odour control
🟡 Far-field (10 km+): mainly fine particle removal

Before you throw anything out:
❌ Don't dry sweep, leaf-blow or use a household vacuum on ash
😷 Wear a P2 mask and gloves
📸 Photograph the damage before moving anything
❄️ Keep the air-con off until it's been checked

Read the full article 👉 https://pircsa.com.au/news/bushfire-smoke-damage-restoration/

Smoke-affected? Call 07 3267 7068 for an assessment led by Steve Cranston, ACAC Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Consultant (CFSC).

15/10/2026

A four-year mould complaint. An ombudsman investigation. A public apology.
That's where ignoring mould can end up, and it's worth knowing if you manage rental properties.
South Australia's Housing Trust was recently found by the SA Ombudsman to have unreasonably delayed fixing black mould in a tenant's home for four years, despite repeated complaints. With rental standards under review and tenants more aware of their rights, "it's just a bit of mould" isn't a safe answer anymore.
Mould is a health risk for tenants and a compliance risk for property managers and owners if it's left untreated. A proper remediation (not just a wipe-down) is what actually protects everyone involved.
If you're a property manager dealing with a mould complaint, get in touch - we'll assess it properly and give you a clear plan and report for the owner.

13/10/2026

⚠️ Heads up, Queensland property owners: AFAC's spring bushfire outlook has almost the whole country — every state except the ACT — facing increased fire risk this season.
Dry soils, a strong El Niño, and built-up vegetation from recent seasons mean it's worth getting your property ready now, before the heat really sets in.
And you don't need to be near the fire front to be affected. Smoke can travel hundreds of kilometres and work its way into homes through gaps around doors, windows and vents. A few simple steps now make a big difference:
✅ Seal gaps and check door and window seals
✅ Stock MERV 13 air-con filters if your system can take them
✅ Plan a "cleaner air room" with a HEPA air cleaner
✅ Photograph your home and contents while everything is intact
Full outlook and prep guide: https://pircsa.com.au/news/queensland-spring-bushfire-outlook-2026/
If fire or smoke damage does happen, our team is available 24/7 across South East Queensland. 📞 07 3267 7068

13/10/2026

Did you see this? An insurer was just fined $2 million after a family's storm-damaged home was left waiting on a claim decision for THREE YEARS. By the time it was sorted, the house was wrecked by mould and had to be written off completely. 😳
The lesson for anyone dealing with storm or water damage: don't wait on your insurance claim to get help started. Mould doesn't wait either.
Got water damage and not sure what to do first? Send us a message — we'll help you figure out the right next step.

09/10/2026

Found mould in your home? Don't panic, and don't scrub it yet.
Mould needs moisture to grow, so the real fix starts with finding and stopping the source. Painting over it or dry-scrubbing it can spread spores through your property and the mould will often come back.
Our short video covers the signs to look for, what NOT to do, and what professional mould remediation involves.
Survey. Mitigate. Restore. Pircsa: peace of mind, backed by over 48 years of insurance and property damage restoration experience.
Call 0460 555 077 or visit pircsa.com.au

09/10/2026

Did you know most home insurance policies DON'T cover storm surge? 🌊

New research reported by ABC News puts 93,000 Queensland properties at risk of coastal flood damage by 2100, with a $214 billion damage bill. That's the highest of any state in Australia, and the Gold Coast is the single most exposed urban area in the country.

You can't stop the tide, but you can limit the damage when water gets in:
✅ Check your policy for flood, storm and "actions of the sea"
✅ Keep gutters and drains clear
✅ Don't ignore damp carpet, ceiling stains or musty smells
✅ Get moisture measured and dried fast, because mould can start within 24–48 hours

Read the full article 👉 https://pircsa.com.au/news/queensland-flood-risk-sea-level-rise/

Had water damage recently? Send us a message or call 07 3267 7068 for a free assessment.