Water Damage to Your Uxbridge Commercial Property

6/3/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage on your commercial property

When a flood or storm strikes your retail store or medical building, it can affect the ability of your business to operate effectively - potentially displacing and stressing regular customers. Whether it's a water pipe leak or flooding due to a hurricane, you need to make sure you act quickly when your property has succumbed to water or storm damage. Commercial water damage restoration in Southern Worcester County, MA  is a large feat to tackle and needs to be handled by a company who knows what they're doing at all time. Weather can be so precariously unpredictable, so always be prepared for the unexpected. if water damage occurs, follow these steps.

Repairing the Water Damage

• Water mitigation is the first step.Important objects and furniture must be cleared so mitigation may take place. We have electronic portable hidden moisture detectors to discover moisture in walls, ceilings, furniture, and flooring.
• De-humidification and water extraction equipment remove all signs of water and quicken the drying process.
• Temporary air conditioners and cooling towers can be added as well. These machines will control the temperature within your business. This will prevent mold/bacterial growth, since they thrive in warm, moist environments.
• Air-scrubbers (bet you didn't know they existed) filter the air of odors, leaving your business smelling fresh and clean. Moisture causes odors, so we've got you covered.
• Installing roof tarps/ temporary roofing may help if the roofing is severely damaged.
• Board ups are essential to keep further damage from happening to your building. They enable damaged walls and windows to be temporarily fixed so the cleaning and restoration process can begin.

We understand that a business has to be open to make a profit - otherwise what's the point? The faster the water is extracted and surfaces cleaned, the quicker your business can get back up and running to service your clients and customers. Experiencing water damage? Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 508-234-3399