4 Water Damage Restoration Tips for Your Business

6/1/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial property owners may be confronted with water damage at any time. Business owners who understands how to deal with the aftermath of water damage, on the other hand, can cut losses, reduce stress, and minimize financial outlays. To make a future water damage occurrence less devastating, SERVPRO of Petaluma/Rohnert Park/Santa Rosa recommends taking the following key steps to minimize commercial water damage.

Contact Your Insurance Provider

After a water incident, it is critical to contact your insurance provider to locate a local water damage restoration company and get them on the scene as soon as possible. Whatever restoration company your claims adjuster suggests for restoring and renovating your business, remember that the restoration company works for you, not your insurance company. If you do not feel at ease with the company, get someone else to work for you.

Prepare By Documenting and Planning

• Take photographs. Do not hold your breath for the adjuster to arrive. Take pictures of the damage so that you do not have to see it for the first time when you meet with the adjuster and the water restoration company for a walk-through. You will have more confidence and be better prepared to identify and fix important areas of water damage.
• Systems involving electricity. Before entering your home, make sure all electrical and gas utilities are turned off.

Determine the Type of Water Damage That Has Occurred

Three categories of water determine the intensity of the water damage. The type of water can be influenced not only by the water source but also by how long it has been stagnant and what materials are present in your business (such as wood, carpet, laminate, and tile). The sooner water is discovered and dealt with; the less harm will be done. 

• Clean Water Damage: The first type of water damage that might affect your home or business is clean water. It is clean or uncontaminated water from a piece of defective equipment or a damaged water line, as the name implies. Clean water damage, on the other hand, can swiftly deteriorate into more serious harm if not addressed quickly.
• Gray Water Damage: Water from a source that may include contaminants, such as a toilet without excrement, snow, rainfall, or even a dishwasher, falls into this second category of water damage. Mitigation of water damage demands immediate action and restoration.
• Black Water Damage: This third type of water damage is the most severe and can do the greatest damage to your property. Water from overflowing rivers, sewage, and groundwater are all examples. This may include pathogens that transport viruses, bacteria, and parasites, and it should be cleansed by a professional, certified water mitigation company. When black water strikes, keep in mind that some aspects of your property may be irreparably damaged.

Work With a Water Damage Restoration Company

Assess the damage with the help of a water damage restoration company. Water damage restoration experts will arrive swiftly to perform the best cleaning and sanitation measures possible, including emergency water extraction to prevent further damage. To remove the water, professionals employ dehumidifiers, extractors, air movers, and driers. They will figure out what kind of water damage there is, how extensive it is, what repairs are required, and how much it will cost to restore the property.

Water damage can directly impact your business and cause a lot of stress in your life. Following these guidelines can assist you in obtaining quick and safe solutions to your water damage situation, allowing you to return to normalcy as soon as possible. 

For any water damage cleaning services, ranging from burst pipes to leaking roofs, contact SERVPRO of Petaluma/Rohnert Park/Santa Rosa now. To prevent further damage, SERVPRO offers emergency water damage restoration services.