Understanding Damage to your Commercial Property

10/5/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Alexandria is Central Louisiana's premiere restoration company

At SERVPRO of Alexandria, our goal is to ensure our Central Louisiana Commercial Businesses are aware of any type of damages that they could encounter. The bottom line is damage that has the potential to impact a residential property can also impact a commercial building.

Types of Damages

Storm: Damage caused by strong winds and heavy rain can remove roof tiles, break windows, plus much more. Storm damages can be devastating and can cause a delay in business (business interruption).

Water: Water damage is typically due to burst pipes, Plumbing failures, floods, or rain. In any case, this can result in contaminated water affecting surfaces, structural, and contents. Water damage can also cause suspicious growth like mold or mildew and erode belongings. Electricity and water damage can quickly become volatile when combined.

Fire: Fire damage can result from a gas stove, faulty outlet, floor heaters, and candles. This can cause severe destruction to your property, which requires cleaning and restoration services.

Mold: What promotes mold growth?  Mold requires water, food, and oxygen to grow. ... They require water to grow and spread, which is why it is recommended to keep homes – especially walls and carpets – as dry as possible. Water leaks, flooding, high humidity, and condensation all provide moisture mold can use to grow and spread

If you have any questions of a problem you may be having, do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of Alexandria at 318-427-7511.