DEALING WITH LARGE COMMERCIAL WATER DAMAGE

5/9/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial Water Damage Ventura California

Water damage can strike your commercial property at any time and without notice. The effects can be devastating to a business owner who is now faced with having to clean up the water damage and reopen their business as soon as possible.

When it comes to commercial water damage, bigger is always worse. Commercial properties are more susceptible than residential homes due to having more water lines for sprinklers, bathrooms and faucets. Water lines are more susceptible to leaks/breaks and I can be disastrous when it breaks.

The following are things to do when you discover water in your commercial facility:

1. Safety First

The first step is to make sure the building is safe. Safety hazards from falling ceilings to electrical hazards may be present. If it looks like a ceiling or wall might fall do not enter the room or area. Place warning sign and lock the door if possible. Be careful of water that has come through electrical panels or outlets. It may be best to shut the electricity off.

2. Stop the Source of Water

If you know where the water is coming from and can turn it off at its source, do it. Larger commercial buildings should have separate valves for each area.

3. Get the Water Out

It is easiest to remove water in its liquid form but, in large scale damage it’s hard to mitigate as all floors need to be dried out and protected against mold growth. This can involve removing wet materials and contents or drying out and cleaning existing contents to prevent replacement,

When drying out a large, multi-story area, you need to have lots of equipment and personnel to handle the job, at SERVPRO of Ventura we have a large, highly trained crew that specializes in handling large commercial losses. Our corporate playbook is used to make sure timelines are being met, work is completed up to highest standards, and expenses are being kept in check.

For comprehensive 24/7 water damage response, you can count on the experience of our team. Call us SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.