The Water Mitigation Process in Commercial Properties

5/7/2020 (Permalink)

Water restoration in a Wilshire Heights, TX building

Water Mitigation Process

A pipe burst cleanup in a commercial property is a significant undertaking. Seek mitigation specialists to help with the mitigation and restoration of the property. Water restoration companies in Wilshire Heights, TX, may follow the same six-step restoration process.

1. Shut down the water supply
   
2. Mitigate further loss
   
3. Remove excess water
   
4. Discard Debris
   
5. Clean and disinfect
   
6. Restore the property
   
   

Shut Down the Water Supply
While a burst does not always occur, even supply line leaking can cause damage if not corrected. Locating the source of the leak and shutting down the water supply is one of the first things a restoration company will do on the scene. Quick intervention reduces the extent of damage to the building.

Mitigate Further Loss
After cutting the water supply, the restoration company may suggest ways of mitigating further loss and protecting your potential insurance claim. Board-ups and tarp-overs are the two primary ways of protecting your property.

Remove Excess Water
After mitigation, a pipe burst cleanup begins with removing excess water from your building. A crew may use shop vacs, pumps and dehumidifiers to make your space as dry as possible during the water cleanup.

Discard Debris
After the removal of excess water, the team will begin gathering and discarding debris. Don't worry. You are part of the sorting process. If there are salvageable items, you may need to use specialty cleaning services to restore the items.

Clean and Disinfect
With the area clean of any debris or clutter, the mitigation company you hire will begin cleaning and disinfecting the property. Depending on the materials and surfaces affected, the crew will use various cleaning solutions and machines to help prepare your facility for restoration.

Restore the Property
The last step of the restoration process is the construction phase. Engineers and team members will reconstruct the affected area to pre-disaster conditions.
A pipe burst cleanup is a massive undertaking, so don't go it alone. Hire a restoration company to help.