What to Do When Your Business Is Flooded | SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties

12/1/2023 (Permalink)

Give SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties a call to restore your commercial space from water damage.

Have you ever stepped into your office building to start the day and immediately noticed a musty smell? That is a sure indicator that there is a leak somewhere in your building that is leaving things wet.

That is not how any of us want to start our day, but what about stepping into your building and not only being hit with a musty odor, but also finding your socks and shoes are now completely drenched? That would be a nightmare come to life!

Regardless of how the water got into your building, when flooding strikes, you need to be able to move quickly in order to mitigate as much damage as possible. Get to know some easy ways to immediately start down the road to recovery when your building is flooded.

One Step at a Time

Even when a natural disaster is predicted and you take every possible step to prepare, finding flood waters in your building can leave you panicked and overwhelmed. Allow yourself a minute to catch your breath, then jump into action.

By following a few simple guidelines, you can start getting things put back together and avoid extensive damage.

1.Safety should always be first. With any kind of flooding, safety should always be your top priority. Find a dry spot to get a good look at what is going on, and call SERVPRO® immediately. We will get your information put together while a team prepares to head to your property. Take some photos of the damage while you wait on the pros.

2. Try to control the disaster. When water is coming from an internal source, the best thing you can do to prevent extensive damage is to identify the cause. This can both stop the flow and help you better understand exactly what you are dealing with. If you can’t find the exact source, cut the water to the building by using the main shut-off valve.

3. Dry things out. Floodwaters can quickly become contaminated, especially as they sit and continue to mix with other substances. The more you can stay out of them, the safer you will stay. Try to increase ventilation around the flooding by opening windows and turning on fans, and remove anything that is in the path of the water.

Work With the Pros

Upon their arrival, our team will immediately begin removing standing water. We will also look over your property thoroughly in order to give you the best picture of what restoration is going to look like. We work directly with your insurance agency as well in order to make the process as smooth as possible and keep one more thing off your plate.

Now that our crew is handling recovery, you can shift your focus to your crew. Our professionals will help you determine if part of your building can be safely used, closing down the flooded section so you can reopen.

While the drying process continues, we will make sure you have every opportunity to make decisions as needed. It is always our goal to restore your belongings so that you have less to replace.

Don’t let finding water in your building set you back for too long. Call SERVPRO, take some quick steps to start recovery and get back to work fast.

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