How SERVPRO Tackles Commercial Flood Damage in a Knoxville Warehouse

11/10/2019 (Permalink)

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Knoxville business owners let us walk you through your flood damage.

Even under an inch of groundwater has the potential to wreak havoc and leave behind a large amount of commercial flood damage in a warehouse. The longer it takes cleanup to start, the more loss that occurs. 

When SERVPRO technicians work on commercial flood damage in Knoxville warehouses, the technicians use their equipment to scope the loss area. While the technicians have access to a vast array of equipment, moisture detection on extremely wet concrete flooring is one of the few surfaces this type of screening is sometimes unreliable unless they use non penetrating moisture meters for wood.

Saving Stock is a Priority

If it is feasible, items stored in the water loss area get moved to a safe area on-site during cleanup to limit the disruption to the business. In some cases, the technicians pack out contents to a secure location. 

The Team Approach for Water Damage Cleanup

SERVPRO technicians know it is vital for a business to reopen as fast as possible. As one group of technicians extract the water using portable pumps and squeegees, the others begin to calculate the set up of air movers for expedient drying. 

Special Needs for Concrete Floor

Because of the ease of cleaning, most warehouses utilize concrete flooring. After water damage mitigation and drying, the floor gets inspected for any additional cleaning needs. Painted concrete may flake or blister, requiring repainting. Technicians test for the presence of lead in the paint so they can bring in a qualified subcontractor if removal is necessary.  Due to the porous nature of concrete, water wicks up and leaves chalky residues (calcium deposits) on the surface. This powdery film vacuums away easily. However, dirt or surface films left behind have the potential to harbor mold, so technicians often apply an EPA-registered disinfectant to inhibit any mold growth.

SERVPRO of Rocky Hill / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville at (865) 862-8907 when your business has commercial flood damage. The technicians clean up and restore the property "Like it never even happened."

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