Water Damage Prevention Tips For Commercial Buildings

9/10/2020 (Permalink)

Know how to protect your commercial property from water damage

Water damage in commercial buildings can be a huge problem for a number of reasons. Beyond the damage from an actual flood, it can also put the health and wellbeing of your employees in jeopardy, and, depending on the industry, force you to shut down business for a while. Just adhering to the four simple tips listed below from our restoration experts at SERVPRO of Streamwood, Bartlett, West Chicago & Warrenville will significantly decrease the likelihood of a disaster in your commercial property. 

Install A Flood Monitoring System

An increasingly popular option for business owners is installing flood monitoring systems. Flood monitoring devices are one of the most effective ways to mitigate water damage in commercial properties. Flood monitoring systems work by sensing the water levels in the property. If the water level rises above a certain point, the system will immediately send you an alarm that a flood is ongoing. This is extremely valuable because the worst floods are those that go undetected for a long period of time. With a flood monitoring system, you will be notified immediately so you don’t have to worry about your property filling with flood water overnight or over the weekend. 

Inspect The Property For Water Damage Regularly

One of the best ways to prevent water damage is to look for signs of water damage in its infancy. Water damage takes time to develop into a major issue so if you put a stop to a leak as soon as it starts or removes the source of mold problem while the mold growth is still minor you should be able to avoid any major water damage issues. 

Invest In Facility Maintenance

A preventative maintenance plan should help keep your commercial building safe and secure and contribute to your water leak prevention efforts. Different parts of a commercial building should be inspected at different intervals. For example, doors, windows, and gates should be checked each year for weariness while the roof can be coated every five years or so to prevent damage.

Get Good Insurance Coverage For The Property

No matter the size and severity of a water damage event in your commercial property, you will need quality insurance coverage to cover the costs of the cleanup and restoration. You may also want to include flood damage insurance in your policy since most water damage insurance policies don’t actually cover damage caused by a flood.  

In a perfect world, these tips will help you avoid any water damage events from ever occurring in your commercial property. In the event of a mistake or freak accident that leads to a flood, however, you should be prepared to call for professional help without delay.