Standing Water in Your Business | SERVPRO of Houston County

12/1/2023 (Permalink)

Has water damage infiltrated your business? Give SERVPRO of Houston County a call to get that resolved!

The day has begun and you head into your building—only to be overwhelmed with a musty, damp odor lingering in the air. As your panic rises, you begin to consider all the places a leak may have sprung.

This is not a great way to start your day, but picture walking through the door and ending up standing in an inch of water. Now you are living in a nightmare!

Whether a natural disaster strikes or your plumbing fails, the faster you can take on standing water in your business, the less damage you will have. Get to know what to do when a flood happens in your building so that you can get back to work.

<h3step-at-a-time">One Step at a Time

Even when a flood or storm with heavy rains is predicted and you did what you could to prepare your building, finding your property flooded can be really overwhelming. Give yourself some grace and take a deep breath.

With a few simple steps, you can start the recovery process fast and prevent deep damage or the potential spread of mold.

1. Stay safe. Safety should be your top priority when it comes to any kind of disaster. Find a dry spot to take a better look at what is going on, and call SERVPRO® immediately. No matter what time of day it is, we can start your restoration process over the phone and get a crew to your property fast. While you wait, take as many photos as possible.

2. Limit the disaster. The faster you can locate the source of the water, the faster you can stop potential damage. This is also helpful for better understanding exactly what kind of water you are dealing with. If water is still flowing, try to turn it off at the source. If the water is coming from an internal source but you can’t find the exact one, use the main water shut-off to cut the flow to the whole building.

3. Dry things out. Floodwaters, even when they come from a clean source, can become contaminated as they mix with other substances. The more you can stay out of the water, the better. Try to open windows or find other ways to increase the air flow and ventilation to the flooded space. Remove any wet items you can or any items that might be in the water’s path as things progress.

<h3with-the-pros">Work With the Pros

When our team gets there, they will immediately start removing water and drying out your belongings. At the same time, they will assess your property and let you know what recovery is going to take. We also work directly with your insurance agency to ensure the whole process is as smooth as possible.

While your recovery is progressing, you can turn your attention to getting everyone back to work. Our team will let you know if part of your building is still safe to function out of, and close off the area needing restoration so that you can keep business going.

As your team gets back to work, our team will continue getting everything dried out. It is always our goal to put everything back together exactly as it was, restoring as much of your property as possible. We will work hand in hand with you on every decision that has to be made so that you know exactly what is happening every step of the way.

Don’t let a flooded building throw you for a loop. Move quickly, and call SERVPRO right away. We will have you back to work in no time.

Do you need repairs after a water disaster in your commercial building? Contact us to get dried out quickly.