Taking Control of Standing Water at Your Business | SERVPRO of Northeast Charlotte

12/1/2023 (Permalink)

Big water damage, busted pipe from 2nd floor came flooding the 1st floor.

You are going through your regular routine in the morning by unlocking doors, turning on lights and getting things set up for another busy day at work when you start to notice a musty smell. Is it just stagnant air or something more sinister?

Water leaks can happen at any time, and can quickly cause water damage as well as create a musty odor that lingers in the air. No matter how deep the water is or how widespread the situation has become, it can be an overwhelming discovery to make.

Regardless of whether your water damage occurs due to a plumbing failure or a burst pipe, a quick recovery is necessary to reduce your risk of long-term closures or costly repairs.

Addressing the Damage

Discovering that your business has flooded can be very unnerving. Even if you do everything right and have your place inspected and maintained well, water has a mind of its own sometimes.

Stay calm and try to follow these easy steps to focus on getting things cleaned up before the problem gets worse:

1. Stay safe. Your top priority is always your safety and your employees’ safety. Stay out of the water and assess the situation from higher ground, and then get us on the phone right away. You should also snap some photos of the damage to help make the insurance claims process a little easier.

2. Control the disaster. Acting quickly is always necessary when it comes to water disasters, because mold and mildew can set in really quickly. Identify the source of the water and locate the appropriate water valve to shut off the flow of water. If you can’t track it down quickly, turn off the main water valve for your entire building for the time being.

3. Start the drying process. Floodwater can pick up dangerous materials or substances as it flows onto your floors, so use caution and try to avoid walking through it when you can. Move around the area carefully as you open windows to start the ventilation, and section off the space to keep your customers and employees out of harm’s way.

Work With the Best

Once our talented team arrives, we will get right to work removing the standing water while assessing the rest of the situation. We will also start the process of communicating with your insurance company at this time as well.

Our goal is to focus on all aspects of your recovery so you can focus on next steps for your business. We will do our best to close off only the affected section of your building so you can still operate in whatever capacity that you are able in the meantime.

We will make sure your property is restored quickly and efficiently so you can open back up completely faster! Our team will work hard for you from start to finish so you can overcome your water disaster right away.

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