Water Damage and Causes

2/9/2018 (Permalink)

Commercial Water Damage

Many business owners and property managers forget that severe weather is not the only cause for water damage and flooding. Here are some typical causes of water damage to commercial buildings. 
 
1. Roofing

One of the more obvious ways that you can tell that your building has water damage is seeing water leaking from your roof. Your roof might need to be resealed or it does not drain properly. If you notice a leak, even a small one, get it fixed ASAP.

2. Malfunctioning Sprinkler Systems

If you have an older building, sometimes the sprinkler systems work with the fire protection systems. You need to check the system to make sure that it is not faulty or in need of replacement to prevent unnecessary water damage.
 
3. Broken Pipes/Plumbing

During colder weather, it is more possible for pipes to break if you don’t continually run water through them. You need to take care of all pipes to make sure none of them burst.
 
4. Backed up sewer lines 
This is another cause of commercial water damage that often catches business owners by surprise. Should the sewer line to your building back up or become damaged, realize the potential dangers of contaminated Black Water which can cause health effects and ruin products and office furnishings. 
 
If your business has suffered commercial water damage, SERVPRO of Hurst-Euless-Bedford will get you back up and running again. Call us anytime 24/7 at 817-595-0004.