24/7 Emergency ServiceTips for a Quick Recovery After a Water Disaster at Work | SERVPRO of Reno Southwest
12/1/2023 (Permalink)
Has water damage infiltrated your business? Give SERVPRO of Reno Southwest a call to get that resolved!
Running a business can be so rewarding, but it can be a lot of work! Planning for daily tasks, organizing employees and making plans for the future can keep you busy. So when you discover a potential disaster situation, like a water leak, it can be really overwhelming!
No one expects to walk into work one day and be hit with the musty odor of stagnant water or step right into ankle-deep water, but it must be dealt with right away.
No matter how a water disaster occurs, jumping into action can help reduce the extent of the damage and prevent troublesome issues like mold growth. Check out our tips below on how to handle water disasters when they occur in the workplace.
Floods can occur due to manmade disasters or from the wrath of Mother Nature, but each scenario can be really frustrating to deal with. Try to stay calm and follow a few easy steps in order to get started on your recovery right away and prevent further damage.
1. Stay safe. Safety is key in any situation, but especially when the situation involves your employees and customers! Keep them out of the area, and prevent anyone from walking through the water. Call us right away and then start taking some photos of the damage you see. These images will be really helpful for your insurance company as well as our team while we get started on your recovery plan.
2. Control the disaster. Time is of the essence when it comes to water damage, so acting quickly is necessary to prevent major losses. Do your best to find the source of the leak and shut off the flow of water. This will probably include locating the appropriate water valve and turning it off, but if you can’t find it, turn off the main waterline for the time being.
3. Start the drying process. Floodwater can contain dangerous chemicals, storm runoff and even sewage, so do your best to stay out of the water while you open up some windows and get a fan running to start the drying process.
We will arrive quickly, and we will immediately get started on your water removal. We will remove the excess water as well as the hidden moisture that you can’t see behind your walls. Once things are dry, we will turn our attention to your restoration plan and assess what repairs need to take place.
We will also work directly with your insurance company during this time so you can focus your efforts on keeping your staff calm and in control. Some situations allow businesses to operate in a reduced or adjusted capacity while we work, so we will do our best to help you move forward however we can.
Once we are finished with our restoration, you can open back up fully and enjoy a completely restored space! We know that it can be really frustrating to experience a setback at work, so we work hard to restore your home as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Do you need repairs after a water disaster in your commercial building? Contact us to get dried out quickly.