3 Ways To Mitigate Water Damage

6/23/2020 (Permalink)

Water Damaged Restoration Professionals Recommended

For a business in Sleepy Hollow,IL, the possibility of having to conduct a pipe burst cleanup, can seem daunting. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to mitigate potential water damage before the problem even occurs. Here are a few many water damaged restoration professionals recommend.

1.Regularly Inspect the Plumbing

One way to protect your business property against water damage is too regularly inspect for any potential problems. This may include looking for potential supply line leaking, pooling under windows, puddling in basement areas, proper drainage, checking pipe joints, and other potential problems. It's recommended to schedule a professional to go through this process regularly.

2. Have a Professional Conduct Repairs

In the event the property does experience water damage and a pipe burst cleanup is necessary, it may be best to contact a professional to conduct any repairs. A water damage restoration service such as SERVPRO has the tools and equipment, as well as knowledge, to check for related damage and restore the property back to working order. They may also be able to help ensure that no mold growth is found, and advise as to any mitigation steps you may want to take.

3. Start Mitigation Early

Preventing a water cleanup can start before you even think the property may have problems. Some easy steps include ensuring that there are proper gutter and drain spouts to catch storm water runoff from the roof and direct it away from the building, checking that landscaping is sloped away from the building to avoid pooling water around the foundation, and that any gutters and drainage ditches are kept clear of debris to prevent overflow.
There are some easy mitigation steps you can take before water damage even become the problem. Remember to regularly inspect your plumbing, and if you to experience problems talk to a professional about any pipe burst cleanup needs you may have.