Preventing and What Causes a Commercial Water Damage

11/8/2018 (Permalink)

Your family depends on your business. So, do your employees, as well as your customers and community. So, the thought of commercial water damage caused by extreme weather, plumbing issue or anything else can be scary. But you don’t have to be scared. A little planning and a few precautions will help you be ready if that time of disaster comes.

Even though there are a tremendous amount of reasons that cause commercial water damage here is just a few:

1. Sprinkler system malfunction - Sprinkler systems are a must for businesses because it helps protect the building in fire emergencies, offering the first line of defense when smoke is detected. However, when the sprinkler system is outdated and showing signs of wear and tear, the sprinklers can malfunction and cause water damage to everything inside the building. Sprinkler system malfunctions can drench and ruin company equipment, inventory, and other valuable things.

Sprinkler system malfunction - Sprinkler systems are a must for businesses because it helps protect the building in fire emergencies, offering the first line of defense when smoke is detected. However, when the sprinkler system is outdated and showing signs of wear and tear, the sprinklers can malfunction and cause water damage to everything inside the building. Sprinkler system malfunctions can drench and ruin company equipment, inventory, and other valuable assets.

2. Burst pipes – There are many reasons why pipes can burst and cause water damage. One reason would be during the winter months there will be extremely cold days and that can freeze the water in the pipes and that is what will cause them to burst. Since water expands as it freezes, this expansion can crack and break the pipes that water flows through. Pipes can also burst when they are not regularly maintained.

3. Sewage System Clogged– Another possible reason for commercial water damage is toilets and sewer systems getting clogged. Toilets and sewer lines can get clogged extremely easily and when a sewer line is clogged, flooding can occur anytime someone flushes a toilet or pours anything down a sink.

4. Roof Leak– When the roof is not regularly checked and maintained, it can suffer damage from exposure from the changes of the weather. Even if you are just experiencing a rainstorm, when your roof has a leak, it can damage the inside of your building.

So, in other words you need to check and maintain your commercial space in order to keep a water damage from happening.

If you have suffered a commercial water damage call your local SERVPRO at (662)-287-7881. We are always here to help!