What Is My Business Looking At With Water Damage?

9/9/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO'S speedy water removal service can protect your Montville area clients and customers from harm

SERVPRO Provides Fast Water Damage Mitigation to Montville Businesses to Prevent Unnecessary Downtime

Montville businesses that experience water damage can often expect some closure time. Business owners have to deal with various problems, not only those connected to the actual water damage. Ongoing patronage can be impacted, which means a loss in revenue. Depending on the type of company you have, clients may be affected in a way that could cause them to move on to a competitor. Dealing with the problem immediately means getting the issue resolved faster. Better for you and your customers.

Can SERVPRO Help Me Get Back on Track Quickly?

SERVPRO technicians are on the scene as soon as possible after a call is received. The quicker water damage restoration to Montville commercial properties takes place, the less secondary damage. This means the job gets done right, faster. Our goal is to minimize property loss for your business and save you and your insurance company money. Restoration is cost-saving as we restore instead of replacing whenever possible.

What Is Typically Impacted with Commercial Water Damage?

In many commercial properties, the building itself is rented, not owned. The business owner is accountable for the content of the facility. The carpet is one of the main items impacted when a business experiences a water intrusion. While carpeting and padding can often get cleaned if the water damage is extensive enough, it can cause it to come unglued. This means the carpet no longer adheres to the floor well. Replacement may be a better choice. Other ways business are affected can include:

•     Wood Furniture– Wood items such as desks and bookshelves may have pigmentation spread or water stains.
•     Metal Items– Businesses often have file cabinets, display racks, and appliances that are metal. These can corrode if not dealt with immediately.
•     Electrical Elements– Plugs and other wiring behind walls may need to be shut off. Once the water within the wall cavities gets removed, these can be repaired.
•     Documents– Moisture can cause the ink to run and ruin essential documents that are key to your business. Fast mitigation is needed to preserve these papers.

Ceiling tiles and drywall are two other items that are often seriously affected when water leaks in the premises. It is often more cost-effective to replace them than to repair. The same goes for delaminated vinyl flooring. 

 What Tools and Equipment Are Used?

SERVPRO technicians use advanced technology and the most up-to-date methods of commercial water restoration. They are Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) certified and hold to the highest industry standards. When cleaning and restoring your business to a preloss condition, they use the following:

•   Water Extraction Equipment-Powerful truck-mounted, portable, and submersible pumps can pull gallons of water from the property fast. Carpet and intricate areas can require the use of rovers and wands.
•  Moisture Measurement – To track moisture and ensure proper drying, moisture meters, sensors, and probes are used throughout the process. Infrared cameras can detect hidden moisture.
• Drying Equipment– Industrial air movers and dehumidifiers are used in just the right ratio for optimum drying.
• Cleaning Agents– EPA-registered antimicrobial sanitizing agents are used to clean surfaces. Techs can choose from over 100 proprietary solutions to get the right cleaning products for your situation.
•   Deodorizing Methods– Lingering odors are dispelled with commercial deodorizing.

 Should I worry About the Incident Occurring Again?

Proper mitigation cannot always ensure the problem does not happen again. The top reasons for commercial water damage include:

• Leaking pipes
• Roof leaking
• Faulty appliances
• HVAC condensation problems

In order to prevent the problem from occurring, you need to address the initial cause of the incident. To forestall future problems, you may need comprehensive repair and replacement of parts that caused the problem. Having a maintenance person who is responsible for checking the plumbing, appliances, and HVAC system regularly is a wise move. 

Water Damage Restoration You Can Trust

If the restoration company does not do the job thoroughly, secondary damage, such as mold, can occur. AT SERVPRO, our technicians are well-trained in commercial and structural drying and restoration. We make sure all items dried reach the required level of moisture in a normal situation. We know you trust your business to us, and we value that trust. Our company is licensed and bonded. Contractor Licenses: General: 13VH06046200. We strive to leave your business, “Like it never even happened.”

From our powerful pumps to our EPA approved cleaning products, SERVPRO has the equipment, experience, and expertise to provide your business with quality commercial restoration. We know that disasters do not keep business hours, and neither do we. Call us at any time of day or night, even on weekends and holidays. 

Contact SERVPRO of East Central Morris County at (973) 887 - 9100 for professional water damage restoration service. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.