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Don’t Let Water Take Over Your Business | SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito
12/1/2023 (Permalink)
Has water damage infiltrated your business? Give SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito a call to get that resolved!
Have you ever stepped into the office for the day and suddenly been overwhelmed by a musty odor in the air? This is a pretty good indicator that there is some sort of leak in your building—and you could be headed for water damage.
That is certainly not something you want to deal with in your already busy schedule, but picture walking in and stepping directly into a puddle of standing water. Now you are dealing with a real nightmare situation!
Whether a natural disaster strikes and leaves your building wet or a plumbing failure floods the bathroom, the faster you are able to take action, the less damage you will incur. Learn what to do when you find yourself dealing with a flooded building so that you can get back to work quickly.
A flood is a lot to handle, even when it is from a natural source that was predicted. Give yourself some time to breath and break down your actions to a few simple steps that can get things headed in the right direction fast.
When you can quickly and calmly respond, you can prevent deep damage and potential mold growth.
1. Keep things safe. Safety should be your first priority any time a disaster strikes. Get yourself to a dry spot where you can better assess the situation, and call us at SERVPRO® right away. We will get as much information as we can over the phone while we organize a team to head to your property. While you wait for our professionals, safely take as many photos as you can.
2. Try and gain control. Once you have a better idea of what is happening and you know our team is on the way, do what you can to quickly gain control of the problem. Look for the source of the water and shut it off. If you can’t locate an exact source but have determined the water is coming from an internal source, cut the water to the building at the main valve.
3. Find ways to get things dry. Even when floodwaters originate from a clean source, they can become contaminated and dangerous quickly. The more you can stay out of the water, the better, but try to find ways to start the drying process. Open windows, increase the ventilation and remove any items you can that are in the path of the water.
When our restoration crew gets there, they will begin removing water right away. While the drying process is taking place, we will complete an assessment of your needs and walk you through what your recovery will look like. We will also be in contact with your insurance agency in order to make the whole process as simple as possible.
As your recovery process progresses, you can start finding ways on how to get business going again. If our team deems it safe to do so, you may be able to use any undamaged parts of your building while we continue putting everything else back together.
While you take care of your team, our team will continue to take care of your building. It is our goal to restore rather than replace your items, and we will make sure you are able to have a say in every step of the recovery process.
Finding water in your building doesn’t have to completely derail your business. Move quickly, and call us as soon as you are able. We will get things back to normal as fast as possible.
Do you need repairs after a water disaster in your commercial building? Contact us to get dried out quickly.