Storm Damage Prevention

1/30/2020 (Permalink)

Flooded City

Commercial water damage is not something a business owner wants. When water damage occurs, huge losses can come with it. For business owners to avoid such a scenario, they need to put preventive measures in place. This should include procedures to be followed before a disaster strikes, steps that can be taken to reduce the potential damage, and measures that can help prevent damage from occurring.

Water damage can happen because of burst or frozen pipes. Not knowing where to find the shut-off valves for your water supply can open you up to additional damages. If you know where these valves are located, the moment you realize that there is a problem, you can turn these off to prevent more damage from occurring.

While you cannot keep everything that you are selling totally safe, keeping your most valuable items in an area that cannot be affected by floods and water damage can help you avoid massive losses. You should also ensure that important documents and business papers are stored in watertight containers to keep them safe when water damage occurs.

Water damage is not exclusive to flooding or burst pipes. Sometimes, a leak in your roof, a leaking water heater, or faulty HVAC units can cause commercial water damage. Checking on these things regularly can help you address minor issues before these get out of hand.

If you have any water or storm damage call the professionals at SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo (805)541-1271 "Like it never even happened"