Your Business Flooded. What Now?

5/3/2019 (Permalink)

An example of one of the machines you may see on a large water job.

If your business has been hit by a flood, it’s important to act quickly to minimize damage and reduce disaster recovery costs. First things first: call your insurance provider, and then attend to the 3 Be’s.

Be Safe

Don’t enter your building until you know it’s safe.

• Check for electrical hazards; turn off power if possible
• Check for structural damage
• Wear protective gear: boots, gloves and respirators
• Check for biohazards that may contaminate the flood water, such as lead paint and asbestos

Be Quick

• Mold starts growing in as little as 48 hours, so begin water removal ASAP. Open windows and use air movers to remove moisture from the air
• Once standing water is removed, check for concealed pockets of water: under carpets and padding, between layers of building materials, behind trim and walls, under cabinets and furniture, and in mechanical spaces
• Address contaminants. If the flood water is laden with bacteria or chemicals, you’ll need to bring in an expert on biohazards, like SERVPRO of Chambersburg, to evaluate, treat and inspect your building and property

When you have suffered a flood or other water disaster at your home or business, call SERVPRO of Chambersburg 717-261-0310

Be Thorough

• To help with your insurance claims, document everything with photos or video—structural damage, water-damaged property and discarded items—both before and after cleanup. (SERVPRO of Chambersburg will document your entire job and work with your insurer for the smoothest, fastest claim process.)
• Clean all salvageable material and apply disinfectants on contaminated items.
• Confirm that all building material is 100% dry before beginning reconstruction

Or ... Call SERVPRO

Recovering from a commercial flood is stressful, time-consuming and can be disastrous when you factor in your business’s downtime. But you can be sure that all the details are handled quickly and professionally when you call SERVPRO of Chambersburg after a commercial water disaster.

See before and after water damage photos: https://www.SERVPROchambersburg.com/before-after-photos/water-damage-restoration

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