Don’t Stand for Standing Water at Work | SERVPRO of Conway & Faulkner Counties

12/1/2023 (Permalink)

Give SERVPRO of Conway & Faulkner Counties a call to restore your business from water damage!

You are busy getting ready for another regular day at work—you arrive, start turning on lights and unlocking doors, only to be hit with a musty odor of stagnant water. Where is the water leak and when did it exactly start?

Water leaks can happen at any point at your business, and they are always inconvenient. While minor leaks can usually be contained and cleaned up quickly, serious floods or burst water lines can feel like true nightmares.

No matter how your business suffered the water disaster, tackling the cleanup quickly is crucial. The sooner you can address the situation, the less damage you will have to overcome. Follow the steps below to stay in control when you come upon a water disaster at work.

<h3steps-toward-success">The Steps Toward Success

Discovering a water disaster at work can be really unnerving, especially if it is a complete surprise. Try to stay calm and follow these easy steps to help you focus on what needs to be done and to stay in control of the situation.

1. Stay safe. Just like anything else in life, staying safe should be your top priority. Get yourself and your employees to a safe location, and then assess the situation. Take some pictures of the situation and call SERVPRO® right away so we can start creating your recovery plan.

2. Control the disaster. While we have a quick response time, there will still be a small amount of time from when you call us to when we arrive at your home. Because of this, taking control by stopping the flow of water can help minimize your damage. Identify the source of the water as quickly as possible, and shut off the water valve that is controlling the flow of water. If you can’t find it quickly and water is still pouring out onto your floor, shut off the main waterline just to be safe.

3. Start the drying process. You will want to open some windows and turn on some fans to remove start the drying process, but try not to walk through the water if you don’t have to. Floodwater can pick up all kinds of hazardous substances along the way, like sewage, chemicals and storm runoff. Keep the area secure and closed to the public while you wait for us to arrive.

<h3recovery-process">The Recovery Process

You might breathe a sigh of relief to see our trucks in your drive! Our team will get right to work assessing the situation and setting up our drying equipment to remove the standing water. We will also address the source of the leak and secure that situation as well.

We will work with your insurance company throughout the entire process, so all you have to do during this time is focus on the well-being of your team. We often can find a way to section off the affected area so you can continue to operate however you are able until the repairs are complete.

Our team is dedicated to helping you overcome your water disaster as quickly as possible because we know how detrimental long-term closures can be to the success of your business.

Lean on us when you suffer water damage, and we will work alongside you to tackle your standing water issue in no time at all.

Do you need repairs after a water disaster in your commercial building? Contact us to get dried out quickly.