When It Rains, It Pours

3/6/2020 (Permalink)

Always trust in SERVPRO to restore your damage done by water.

When It Rains, It Pours… Water Damage Restoration

Damage to a commercial building from water can come in many forms. From sprinkler malfunction to a rainstorm, water damage can damage and destroy a building and its contents. Can a commercial building ever return to normal? Are any of the contents salvageable?

Water is extremely damaging to most common materials like wood, paper, building materials, and electronics. If you remove items from having contact with water, damage might be reduced. If items are left in standing water, they will continue to deteriorate even after surface water is removed. Flood waters are often mixed with sewage, animal waste, and industrial water. When working in a flood, workers should consider the water bio hazards. Also, mold and mildew can cause irreparable damage to building materials and building contents even after the standing water is gone.

Restoration to flood damaged buildings and its contents, including paper documents is possible. By removing excess water, and reducing the moisture content of the building with dehumidification and decontamination of contents and the building materials. A building can return to operations and minimize losses following water damage.

It is important to have a plan for a disaster. It is highly recommended that you set up a working relationship with a restoration company like SERVPRO of Hacienda Heights/ Rowland Heights before a loss occurs. This will help with an expedite response and help have a plan for any future Emergency Service needs.