Steps to take after a commercial water loss

7/11/2018 (Permalink)

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Hopefully your business will never experience a commercial water damage. However, in case your business does, it is important to know how to handle the situation before it happens, so you are prepared if and when it does.

Flood damage can cause structural concerns and several other issues, so there are steps to take immediately afterward so you can protect your business and employees.

Turn Off Potential Hazards

If it is safe to do so, you will want to make sure that you turn off any electricity to the affected areas. Mixing electricity and water is extremely dangerous.

SERVPRO of Metrocrest will have the necessary tools such as a digital moisture meter to find any signs of hidden moisture behind walls to make sure that they can completely dry out your business properly and avoid any mold from growing.

Make Sure to Protect Yourself

If you must walk in any flood waters, wear sturdy shoes/boots which will protect your feet from hidden debris in the water which could trip or cut you. Flood waters can be contaminated, even to the naked eye so wearing proper shoes/books are a must. Look out for snakes or other critters which have been displaced by the flood, and do not ever put your hands anywhere you cannot see.

SERVPRO of Metrocrest is aware of all the procedures and steps to take to keep themselves and others safe, plus will have all the protective gear to wear as they are checking everything out for you.

Document and Take Pictures

Make sure and document as much of the damage to your commercial property as thoroughly as you can. This will help you out when you are filing your claim with your insurance company for the water damage created by the flood. When you do re-enter your business, get photographic evidence of the damage that was left behind by the water, plus any water that is still there. Document all that you can and then speak with your insurance company in a prompt manner.

Salvage What you Can

Flooring will always need to be tossed out if they are damaged by flood waters, as well as insulation and or drywall.

Mold damage is very common after your business has experienced commercial water damage. Mold only needs about twenty-four to forty-eight hours to start growing. SERVPRO of Metrocrest can assist you in not only your commercial water mitigation but also your mold remediation needs.

SERVPRO of Metrocrest will quickly respond to your commercial flood damage needs and we will make it “Like it never even happened.” Contact us at (972) 233-8400.

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