Mississauga Commercial Water Damage Restoration

12/6/2019 (Permalink)

Drying Office After Flooding

SERVPRO of North Mississauga handles not only residential damage and restoration but commercial as well.

Best Practices for Commercial Water Damage Restoration

When a leak or flood is extensive and causes flood damage events in Mississauga, you’ll likely need to call in a professional for help. Water damage at home can be a nightmare but when it’s at your business or commercial location, it’s even worse. Time is money and when you’re having to shut down to deal with water damage, you’re definitely losing money. However, what do you look for and what is the process? We will answer all of that and more while discussing the best practices for commercial water damage restoration.

What is Commercial Water Damage Restoration?

When any type of water damage happens to your property it can be devastating. While you can try your best to get rid of the water and restore the area yourself, some jobs are just too big to handle on your own. Plus, they take time and when you’re trying to run a business, there is no time to waste. That’s why it’s best to call in a professional to help. Commercial water damage restoration involves water mitigation, flood damage repair, and getting the property back to normal and open as quickly as possible.

The Best Practices for Commercial Water Damage Restoration

The International Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) released a guideline on the best practices for commercial water damage restoration. Includes are categories for the type of water damage and the best guidelines to follow. We’ll briefly cover them below.

Category 1: Potable Water Damage

This is water damage from any type of sanitary water source. This can include a leaking pipe, toilet tank, or faucet. While this is the safest type of water damage, it can quickly turn into a category 2 if not dealt with promptly.

Best Practices:

• Locate the source of water
• Prevent any further water from entering the area (a plumber may need to be called)
• Remove all water
• Turn on commercial dehumidifiers and then air movers to create a drying chamber
• Monitor area and remove items that can’t be dried

Category 2: Grey Water Damage

This is water damage from any type of “grey” source where it has been contaminated. This can include leaks from dishwashers, washing machines, sink drains, and sump pumps.

Best Practices:

• Locate the source of water
• Prevent any further water from entering the area (a plumber may need to be called)
• Remove all water
• Turn on commercial dehumidifiers and then air movers to create a drying chamber
• Use a biocide on wet surfaces to prevent mold growth
• Remove carpet padding from wet areas
• Monitor area and remove items that can’t be dried

Category 3: Black Water Damage

This is water damage from “black” sources. This is water that is very contaminated and contains high levels of harmful pathogens and toxic agents. Usually, this type of damage comes from sewage backups, toilet overflow, and floods from streams or rivers.

Best Practices:

• Locate the source of water
• Prevent any further water from entering the area (a plumber may need to be called)
• Remove all water
• Turn on commercial dehumidifiers and then air movers to create a drying chamber
• Use a biocide on wet surfaces to prevent mold growth
• Remove carpeting and padding from wet areas as well as any other items with a porous material
• Monitor area and remove items that can’t be dried

Trust that SERVPRO of North Mississauga keeps in mind that time down for your business, is money lost. So our team will work around the clock to make sure it is “Like it never even happened.” and your business is back up and running!