Don't Let Water Damage Take Control of Your Business | SERVPRO of South Atlanta

11/1/2022 (Permalink)

If your business or commercial property suffers water damage, call SERVPRO as soon as possible so we can prevent unnecessary damage from occurring.

Commercial water damage can be detrimental to businesses in more ways than one. Internal sources of water damage like leaking pipes or a sewage overflow can lead to unexpected downtime, ruined inventory and a weakened building. Natural disasters are another disastrous threat that can result in significant commercial losses.

Atlanta business owners should prepare for water damage from heavy rainfall, river overflow, dam breaks and other weather hazards. Identifying the level of risk associated with your building’s location is the best method to be ready for these weather threats.

You must be prepared to act in an emergency situation if you want to protect your company against these threats. This guide can help you know how to jump to action when water infiltrates your commercial building.

Know Your Building’s Layout

Locate the various water cutoff points around your building. Remember where places like your fire sprinkler system and the main water cutoff valve are so you can turn them off when necessary.

Pass this information down to trusted members of your workplace. By turning it off at the source, you can mitigate water damage and get the situation under control much more quickly.

Know the Types of Water Involved

When faced with water damage, the kind of water produced will help you establish the urgency of your problem. Understanding the severity of the situation can help you react appropriately:

White water: Plumbing failures are the most likely source of this kind of water. It is not regarded as contaminated and is safe for you to manage in little quantities.

Gray water: This water is brought on by clogged toilet tanks and sink drains. Even though the water is contaminated, it is not hazardous.

Black water: Frequently occurring sources of heavily contaminated black water include sewage blockages and storm flooding. This kind of water is toxic, and it must be handled by an expert.

Take Action Quickly

When water infiltrates your building, attempt to identify the source and swiftly shut it off. Open your windows and doors for more ventilation to expedite the drying process. After this, you need to update everyone in the building and let them know the impacted areas are off-limits.

Following these procedures, make sure to record any damage around your building that is immediately evident. By doing this, you can simplify the insurance claims process and identify which areas of your structure require the most support.

Remember to Be Patient

The obvious water damage might be a tiny portion of an even bigger issue. You might be facing a hidden water damage disaster without knowing!

At SERVPRO of South Atlanta, we can help you find the source of water and restore any of our losses ASAP. Our trained restoration crew can quickly dry out your business and return you to a safe workplace using cutting-edge equipment and years of experience.

The length of your restoration process will depend on the extent of the damage, so as we work hard to get you back in business, try to be patient! Your commercial property will be back in its preloss state in no time.

When disaster strikes your commercial property, we’ll be there to help clean up and get you back in business quickly. Reach out ²⁴⁄₇ to get started!