How to Prevent Flood Damage at Your Commercial Property

2/18/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage in a basement caused by flooding.

As temperatures begin to rise in the Lexington / Bedford and Waltham / Watertown / Wayland / Weston area it is time to think about potential flooding at your commercial property. As snow storms change to rain and accumulated snow melts - a sudden influx of water can cause serious damage to buildings leading to costly repairs and potential injuries. According to Statista.com there were nearly 100 deaths and approximately $3.75 billion worth of damage due to flooding in 2019 in the United States alone. 

Commercial Property Flood Prevention Tips

• Assess: Inspect your property and identify areas where flooding could be a problem. Make repairs as needed to protect your building from water damage.
• Basement: Check your basement for cracks and holes to patch as needed - consider a sump pump for an added layer of protection.
• Flood Proofing: If you had issues with flooding and/or water damage in the past, consider flood proofing which will wrap your property in water resistant material.
• Landscaping: Be sure downspouts move water away from your building and landscaping around your property is elevated to achieve the same goal.
• Clean: Clear out downspouts, drains, gutters, and roof so water does not collect.
• Take a Proactive Approach: Do not wait for a storm to hit to begin protecting your property, stay ahead of potentially bad weather to prepare when potential flooding or water damage could occur and have a plan in place to respond to an emergency.

After the Storm

Flood and water damage can devastate companies with an estimated 50% never reopening after a disaster. Almost all companies that are able to reopen had some sort of emergency response plan in place. If water damage is to occur give us a call and our highly trained professionals will survey the damage and give you a quote to begin restoration immediately to make it, “Like it never even happened.” Timely mitigation allows your building to reopen as soon as possible and prevent large losses in revenue. For over 30 years SERVPRO® has been providing high quality 24/7 emergency services to the Lexington-Bedford area, give us a call 781-861-0500.