How long will It Take my Mesa Business to Reopen After water Damage Occurs?

1/17/2022 (Permalink)

"How fast can my Mesa business reopen after water damage occurs?"

SERVPRO Professionals Come Quickly and Have the Equipment and Techniques to Restore Mesa Houses to Their Pre-loss Condition

There are a number of factors that influence the outcome for a commercial structure and contents following water damage in Mesa. The kind of water within the structure is one of the most significant. After 48-hours, the water degrades to the point it requires handling as a category 2 or 3 which requires more extensive cleaning. The speed with which mitigation efforts were begun is also significant. Due to the potential of untrained water extractors to miss areas of water, it is vital to bring in a professional restoration services company with detection equipment to locate all areas of water migration.

What is the Fastest Way to Get Commercial Water Cleanup?

Finding out that your firm has water damage can be very frustrating! SERVPRO experts understand that you want to reopen as soon as possible, but they also place a value on safety. Water mitigation hazards include:

• Slip and fall incidents
• Contaminants in the water can be harmful.
• Water outlets or electronics are potential shock sources.

SERVPRO technicians frequently use yellow safety tape and, in the situation of contaminated water, plastic barriers over the damaged area to prevent individuals from aspirating or coming into contact with the water when only a portion of the structure is damaged.

Winning Tactics for Limiting Damage to a Professional Space

There are several documents that need to be secured when a business invests in equipment. If these items are not removed before the arrival of the technicians on-site, all you have to do is inform the SERVPRO Crew Chief. That person will make certain that anything required receives top priority.

Computers, routers, switches, and servers are particularly susceptible to high humidity. These components should never be tested on-site. If there are any questions about the functioning capability of any equipment, the technicians may request an industry expert to check and test it to assure that it is safe for reusability.

Elements of an Organized Pack-Out

During water mitigation operations, it's possible to work around desks, chairs, and cubicles. The procedure may be sped up if the things are taken away and stored at a secure location utilized by SERVPRO. The Content removal process goes like this: 

• Each item is photographed and its exact location noted.
• Anything that needs cleaning or drying is moved to a cleaning station first.
• The final storage place is recorded.
• Everything from the tiniest thing to the biggest piece is returned to its original spot after mitigation procedures.

What Are Some Common Issues During Commercial Water Damage Cleanup?

The flooring takes the majority of the abuse after a pipe burst or there is a bathroom backup. The delamination process begins swiftly in offices with glue-down carpets or tile. While these materials are being examined for their potential recyclability thorough cleaning and drying, they generally need to be disposed of. Most permeable materials have no repair possibilities due to the tainted nature of wastewater in cases where sewage is involved.

Concrete is a porous material that necessitates special drying treatments to remove trapped water from it. Efflorescence, which is formed by the salts and minerals that rise to the top, may remain on top; however, it can be readily removed.

After commercial water damage, the walls and baseboards in your home require significant care. While baseboards may typically be taken out, dried, and reinstalled, sheetrock is a different story. It wicks water rapidly upwards and bends or bows quickly after being exposed to water. After the above procedure, technicians measure several inches above the highest mark and cleanly shear off the damaged area. This makes replacement of a new sheetrock panel and subsequent sealing with a joint compound and sanded smooth. There are no indications of controlled demolition after repainting.

The final problem in most water damage situations is the stench. No one wants to visit a business or work in an area that smells musty. SERVPRO's specialized technicians have odor-eliminating technologies at the molecular level available.

SERVPRO of North Central Mesa, at (480) 553-7103, can help you with any size commercial water cleanup on your property. To get the greatest results, contact us as soon as possible.