Commercial Water Damages

7/18/2017 (Permalink)

Water damage can strike your commercial property in Decatur when you are least expecting it. Water damage can happen in a variety of ways including a broken or leaking water line or even a weather related event.

If your property ever experiences water damage here are some tips on how to deal with the damage safely and efficiently.

Safety Tips:

• Turn off the electricity.
• Do NOT use home vacuums to attempt to remove water in order to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Wash your hands after coming into contact with damaged items.

Steps to take before professionals arrive:

• Attempt to stop the water at its source.
• Mop up excess water from floors.
• Take out wet cushions from chairs or other furniture.
• Move art and other decorations to a dry area to prevent them being damaged.
• Take a deep breath, because the professionals at SERVPRO of Decatur is on the way to help you deal with the damage!