Can't seem to keep his fingers attached to his body, and definitely don't let him near a car! Fortunately, he's a genius at flood restoration.
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Chem-Dry is the world's leading carpet and upholstery cleaning brand. They specialise in a patented low-water, carbonation cleaning process that results in faster drying times, and they provide 24/7 professional flood and water damage restoration services nationwide.
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Paul Flanagan
Garden City Chem-Dry | Carpet, Upholstery Cleaning

Paul Flanagan, along with his wife Anna, owns and operates the Garden City Chem-Dry franchise in Christchurch, servicing the entire Canterbury region. Chem-Dry is the world's leading upholstery, carpet cleaning, and flood restoration brand, renowned for its innovative, low-water cleaning process.

Drier, Cleaner, Healthier ProcessPaul's team utilises unique carbonation technology that requires only a fraction of the water used by typical steam cleaning methods. This results in faster drying times (often hours, not days), preventing mould and mildew growth, and providing a healthier environment free from harsh chemicals.

Key Services & Expertise:

  • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: Deep, quick-drying clean using non-toxic solutions.
  • Flood & Water Restoration: Offering a 24/7 emergency response service for water damage extraction and restoration.
  • Specialty Stain & Odour Removal: Expert removal of pet urine, odours, and stubborn stains.
  • Tile & Grout Cleaning: Specialist cleaning services for hard surfaces.

Ideal Referral Focus:Paul's ideal referral is any homeowner, property manager, insurance broker (like Lynley Weeber), or commercial business that:

  1. Requires a high-quality, fast-drying, and non-toxic carpet or upholstery clean.
  2. Has experienced a flood, leak, or water damage emergency and needs immediate 24/7 restoration service.

"When a flood emergency hits, trust is everything. BNI Avenues is a ready-made support system of professionals I can call on 24/7 to help me and my clients during a crisis."

Paul Flanagan
ChemDry
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