Keep Your Business on Track by Avoiding Water Damage | SERVPRO of Bartow County

3/17/2023 (Permalink)

Experienced water damage in your commercial building? SERVPRO of Bartow County can help you get dried out quickly.

Water damage is a threat to every property owner in the area. In addition to the water damage caused by natural disasters or severe storms, it can even occur from a slow drip of a faucet or a leaky pipe.

If you are a business owner or run a commercial property, putting a stop to any water issues will save you critical time and money! The more you can do to stop water damage from occurring in the first place, the easier your recovery process will be.

Places to Watch Out For

While water damage can occur anywhere, there are areas around your building that are more vulnerable to this type of damage. By checking up on these locations, you can save yourself from a costly repair bill and lost revenue:

1. The Roof: Your roof is a vital part of your building’s structure! It is important to routinely get up on your roof to check for damage or potential issues, but especially after a strong wind event or severe storm. Even something as simple as a missing shingle can invite water in your attic, which can leak down your walls.
2. Bathrooms: Bathrooms are also a common space where water damage occurs! Pipe fittings, faucets and even the tanks on the backs of your toilets could all malfunction and cause water damage. Have someone on your maintenance team check these areas often and take care of any issues quickly.
3. Water Heaters/HVAC/Boilers: We heavily rely on the appliances in our utility rooms every day. This means that their risk of a malfunction is increased, so don’t ignore any warning signs like a clogged drain or a mysterious puddle. A small water leak could lead to a full system failure and a huge issue.

Create Your Response Plans

Now that you know where water issues commonly start, you can create your plans to both prevent issues from occurring, and your response to them for when they do.

Having a routine maintenance plan is a great way to stay on top of inspections and routine cleaning. This plan can allow you to address any issues quickly and efficiently.

It is also important to set up an Emergency Ready Plan with us! Our SERVPRO of Bartow County team can help you create a plan of action that will guide you through an emergency situation.

In addition, it is important to show your management team how to shut off all water valves and power to your business just in case and to have our number on hand at all times! Our team will be there right away to help you recover from disaster so you can open your doors and get back to business.

Experienced water damage in your commercial building? Contact us to get dried out quickly.