Water Damage in a Fort Worth Commercial Facility

7/30/2020 (Permalink)

From a sprinkler malfunction to natural flooding disasters, water inside your Fort Worth commercial structure is never a good thing. When you have suffered from a water damage, you need to get the experts in there to completely remove the moisture and get you back to work fast!

Timeline of water damage to a commercial building:

Within minutes:

• Water quickly spreads into floors, drywall, fixtures, equipment, and documents.

1 to 24 hours:  

• Drywall swells and brakes
• Hardwoods and furnishings swell and crack
• Microbial growth begins

Days 2-5:

• Mold growth accelerates
• Wood is saturated and warped
• Ceilings collapse
• Flooring is likely on salvageable

7 days and beyond:

• Structural safety is compromised
• Contaminants are a serious threat
• Mold spores’ risk to occupants
• Restoration costs escalate

Plan of Action

To be prepared, you need to develop a contingency plan in case of a water, fire, mold, or storm damage emergency. SERVPRO of West Fort Worth has an Emergency Ready Profile that is a free assessment of your facility for when such disasters strike your business. The SERVPRO ERP identifies the line of command for authorizing the cleanup and restoration to begin. This saves time which will get your business up and running quicker saving time and money. It also provides detailed information such as water and gas shut-off valve locations and priority contact information. This will provide the crews a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call.

Please do not wait until disaster strikes call SERVPRO of West Fort Worth today to get your individualized Emergency Ready Profile for your commercial facility ~ 817-560-3086