Removing Commercial Flood Damage In Your Marysville Bike Shop

2/17/2020 (Permalink)

Call (360) 658-0506 for rapid-response cleanup that can help you get back to business as usual.

Removing Commercial Flood Damage from a Marysville Bike Shop

Washington business owners have plenty of options available to them for flood preparedness. However, when flooding occurs, the extensive cleanup of inventory and structures required can be overwhelming and lead to further losses. Just two inches of flooding can cause as much as $42,000 in damage to structures, on top of the damage that can happen to fixtures and inventory on your property.

If your Marysville bicycle shop suffers commercial flood damage, IICRC-certified SERVPRO technicians can arrive at your business within hours of your initial contact to begin the mitigation process. This team uses OSHA-approved antimicrobials as well as cutting-edge technologies to restore your facilities to a pre-flood condition. SERVPRO teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so that you can minimize loss and reopen your business quickly and safely.

Preventive Tips for Flooding
    •    Scope out your property. Make a note of vulnerable areas in and around your building, from loose window seals to cracks in the exterior, and make prompt repairs. Keep gutters, downspouts, roof drains, and perimeter drains clean to keep water from backing up into your facilities.
    •    Check the basement. If your store has a basement, look for damage to the foundation, and caulk any cracks you can find.
    •    Consider flood-proofing. Use waterproof coatings or coverings to prevent floodwater from seeping in through your building's exterior.
    •    Invest in landscaping. Smart landscaping, including slopes, rain gardens, and adjustments to downspouts, can go a long way toward minimizing your business's flood risk.
    •    Hire a professional. A skilled, licensed professional can evaluate the risks to your building and help you decide what measures you can take to safeguard your property.

How SERVPRO Can Restore Your Business
SERVPRO technicians can get to work on restoring your property immediately after arrival. The first step in mitigating flood is extraction with a variety of tools, including submersible sump pumps for standing water over two inches, and portable, back-mounted extractors to address smaller quantities of water.

Unlike the typical water damage drying process, disinfection must be done after extraction to prevent the spread of microbes during drying, which can allow mold or other contaminants to spread throughout your facility. SERVPRO technicians use EPA-registered broad-spectrum disinfectants to clean surfaces, including salvageable inventory, such as bicycles and tires. Factors such as temperature, relative humidity, and pH levels are crucial to a successful restoration. Carpet and other flood-affected porous surfaces may require removal to prevent future contamination.

SERVPRO of Marysville / Arlington strives to leave your business looking, “Like it never even happened.” Call (360) 658-0506 for rapid-response cleanup that can help you get back to business as usual.

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