A Business Owner’s Quick Guide to Water Damage Restoration
Understanding Water Cleanup and What to Do in the Event of Water Damage
Business owners facing water damage need comprehensive restoration services, including extracting excess water, drying affected areas, and addressing odors and microbial growth.By partnering with experienced, accredited professionals at AdvantaClean, business owners can better prepare for a water damage related loss on their property. AdvantaClean also offers business owners the advantage of a trusted partner that can help streamline the insurance claims process.
What to Expect After Commercial Water Damage
After contacting insurers and a restoration company like AdvantaClean, business owners can expect a comprehensive initial evaluation by restoration experts. These professionals might utilize thermal imaging and advanced moisture detection tools to assess the damage on surfaces, in the air, and hidden behind walls and floors. To better inform the restoration process, property owners may be asked about the circumstances and history of the damage. Detailed documentation, including written reports and photos, is also prepared for insurance claims. This helps the restoration team create a clear, efficient plan to address the damage swiftly and safely.
Water Restoration Considerations for Commercial Properties
Restoration technicians consider multiple factors when surveying a property for water damage, such as its size, construction materials, layout, and the extent of detected damages. Professionals can also assess the property's HVAC systems, electrical components, and overall structural soundness in the wake of damage before, during, and after water mitigation. AdvantaClean has cleanup options for various surface materials, including drywall, concrete, hardwood, tile, upholstery, and carpeting.
AdvantaClean’s Water Damage Restoration Process
Before cleanup begins, restoration technicians assess the extent of water damage using penetrating and non-penetrating moisture measurement tools, thermohygrometers, and thermal imaging. Water extraction with tools like suction pads, mops, squeegees, wet vacuums, and carpet wands can significantly accelerate overall drying times for property and structural materials. Crew members can strategically position high-capacity air axial or centrifugal air movers and desiccant or low-grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers to optimize airflow, pull up moisture, and isolate it for disposal while cycling warm, dry air throughout the space. During sanitization, specialized, EPA-registered, OSHA-compliant sanitizers, including quaternary ammonium compounds and phenolics, can eliminate microbial concerns and remediate water damage odors.
AdvantaClean aids business owners and salvages their assets by providing emergency-response service alongside the tools and techniques necessary for effective water damage restoration, all performed by accredited technicians.