COMMERCIAL - WATER DAMAGE

7/25/2018 (Permalink)

Moisture Meter showing atmospheric reading at commercial loss in Long Beach

At SERVPRO of NE Long Beach/Lakewood we do a high volume of commercial water damage services.  The term "commercial" in our industry includes office buildings, industrial buildings, multi-unit properties, and retail businesses.  So what is the difference between working on commercial water damage repair versus performing our services at residential homes? 

While a water damage to a residential home is a huge inconvenience for a homeowner or renter, it can be devastating for a business owner.  Instead of one family being troubled with damaged property, a business with a water damage can affect the families of everyone who works there!  Quick turnaround time is essential so that the business can get back to normal as fast as possible.   

If you dislike Mondays, imagine a Monday morning where you open up the front door to your office and water floods your feet.  After the initial panic subsides, you call in SERVPRO of NE Long Beach/Lakewood to help with the cleanup and repairs.  Our initial crews will show up to assess the damage, as well as start the extraction of standing water and placing furniture up on blocks to stop further damage.  No two jobs are alike, so our team kicks into problem-solving mode.  Additional crews are called in, additional equipment arrives.  The adjuster is contacted so he is apprised of the situation on the ground.  Most likely testing will need to be ordered to comply with the Lead and Asbestos removal laws.   

The needs of the business owner are the most important aspect of the entire process.  Do they need to be relocated temporarily?  SERVPRO takes care of that.  Are there damaged servers or computers that need to be repaired?  SERVPRO facilitates that.  Was any specialty equipment damaged?  Are there any safety hazards?  Were any files damaged that need to be salvaged?  Do we need to work around the clock?  Can we only work through a night shift?  There are so many variables.  SERVPRO of NE Long Beach/Lakewood has many resources to help put your business back together as quickly as possible.  It is what we do on a regular basis. 

Once the drying takes place, the construction repairs follow.  An estimate is sent to the insurance carrier for approval.  The goal is to complete the repairs quickly so that business can resume as usual.  The benefit of having one company do the water damage repair and the construction repair is the smooth work flow.  We can write the repair estimate while the drying is taking place, which saves many days of waiting for insurance approval.  Many of our clients have special needs, requiring us to work weekends only or nights, and we accommodate them.   

Commercial water damage repair is a service that SERVPRO of NE Long Beach/Lakewood has been offering for 10 years.  We are proud of our work product.  If you have a water damage at your business, give us a call at 562-420-0030.  SERVPRO of NE Long Beach/Lakewood is here to help.