How Flood Damage Impacts Businesses in Gaithersburg

3/17/2022 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Helps Gaithersburg Business Owners Assess Problems Associated With Flooding

When heavy rainfall surpasses the ability of the ground to absorb water or the storm drains become plugged by debris, the impact can be devastating since it floods the buildings nearby. For retail shop owners in Gaithersburg, the main focus may be combating the direct effects of flooding by saving valuables such as stock. Therefore implementing flood protection measures during the flood restoration process is critical.

The stress associated with confronting unfamiliar work such as flood damage restoration in Gaithersburg can be substantial for ordinary business owners. The impact of a flood on businesses gives rise to direct and indirect business losses. SERVPRO aims at expediting the process to keep you in business and minimize potential damage to goods.

Flooding Impact on Business

• Spoilt or lost stocks
• Inaccessible business premises
• Property damage
• Equipment damage

Dealing with Flooding

Flood water, also categorized as black water, contains contaminants. A professional should handle any cleanup involving such water. When the floodwaters recede from your store, they leave residues significantly soiling contents. Our team responds fast with standard and specialized cleaning techniques to combat heavy soiling. We also extract any water remnants from the floor and assess other damages left by the floods.

Restorative Actions

• Disposing of unsalvageable contents
• Decontaminating the store
• Inspecting for structural damage
• Drying moisture

We thoroughly decontaminate the store by spraying EPA-registered disinfectants all over and checking the building for structural damage that can pose potential hazards. Moving items around are also necessary. For example, cleaning involves the manipulation of contents. Separating damaged and undamaged stock helps prevent cross-contamination. Our team provides portable storage units to keep goods safely at the loss site.

SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown helps deal with the challenges presented by flood damage "Like it never even happened." Call us at (301) 963-8474.