Commercial Buildings And Mold

7/30/2017 (Permalink)

Mold In A Commercial Building

Are you an Southern McHenry County business owner looking for information on how to fix water damage in your commercial property? If so, don’t put it off, hoping that the damage will dry off and things will go back to normal.

Water damage should be dealt with as soon as possible. What may begin as a small leak can quickly and unexpectedly turn into an unexpected flood, creating extreme property damage and even leading to toxic mold growth. As a result, your business can become inoperable, losing hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars.

Commercial buildings face a greater risk of incurring water damage on weekends or during the holiday season when no one is around to notice potential problems that could lead to flooding.

Imagine coming in to work and realizing that a pipe has burst, a toilet has leaked or your office has flooded. Sometimes, expensive equipment like computers and fax machines can get damaged, and important business documents can get destroyed. If you’re particularly unlucky, your leak or flood may even cause damage to the offices next door. So what do you do?

What to Do If Your Office Is Flooded

The first and most important thing you should do is to call a water-damage specialist to get rid of the water and check for any mold growth. This first step is crucial because it takes only 24 to 48 hours for mold to form after a flood. Acting quickly can prevent major structural degradation due to mold and water damage.

Needless to say, business owners cannot afford to take water damage lightly. If that’s you, call in a professional water restoration company like SERVPRO of Southern McHenry County to deal with the flood quickly and effectively. You’ll be glad you did!

Water intrusion is a cause for concern for any commercial property owner. Water damage leads to mold in many cases, which will cost you financially and put the health and safety of the building’s occupants at risk.

Don't try to tackle a mold situation yourself call the pros at SERVPRO.

(847) 516-1600.