Prevent Flood Damage from Jettisoning Your Customers' Sunset Beach Vacation Plans

12/11/2023 (Permalink)

Download the free Ready Plan Application onto your mobile device to share with us information in the event we need to respond to an emergency.

You’ve lined up a season’s worth of guests for your Sunset Beach oceanfront townhomes. Now you are hoping Mother Nature has not lined up a series of storms to send rain and storm surge through your rental units. Keep a hopeful eye on the forecast and SERVPRO® as your quick solution for flood damage should it happen. 
 
Be ready for unexpected flood damage that may threaten your Sunset Beach rental townhomes by developing an Emergency Ready Plan (ERP) with input from our experienced disaster team project managers. We will visit your rental units, at no cost to you, to assess proactively the risk presented and familiarize ourselves with the layout of your business. Our staff takes the time to discuss ways to avoid and prepare for a flooding disaster with you, sharing tips that may minimize the chances of severe damage to your buildings and annoying inconvenience for your clients. Together we can devise a list of tasks you, as the business owner, can complete to limit or even eliminate downtime for the guests who visit you after any flooding, even before our team of disaster recovery technicians arrives. 
 
Download the free SERVPRO® Ready Plan Application onto your mobile device to share with us, even more, information in the event we need to respond to a flooding emergency at one or more of your townhomes. Our app walks you through each step, ensuring all pertinent details are saved. List key employees to let us know the hierarchy of who has the authority to give us the go-ahead when disaster strikes. Identify the location of shut-off valves and mechanical systems so our technicians can move surely and quickly if they are called upon to respond. 
 
If you have more than one rental property that is in harm's way if flooding occurs complete an ERP for each. Details may vary from site to site, but you can communicate this to us easily with this technology. The key to your business’s viability and your customers’ vacation pleasure is a fast flood damage restoration response. Your guests will rest easier and book with you again if they know you have a comprehensive Emergency Ready Plan electronically filed by our team.  

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Oceanside rentals must always be ready to respond to the threat of flooding. SERVPRO® of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties invites you to develop an ERP for each commercial townhome you own. Call (910) 755-6717 today to start the process.

Water Loss at your Brunswick County Business

8/1/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial water damage to your Brunswick County business is a serious matter, and you want to get the water and damage cleaned up as fast as possible

A water line break in your business can be stressful and confusing since there are many factors to think about when figuring out if there is a leak, where it is, and how to repair it. The most common indication of a leak in your water line is physically seeing water come up on the street, on the sidewalk in front of your shop, or coming through the foundation wall. If the water is coming up in front of your business, it does not necessarily mean the leak is from the water line. Water travels and looks to the point of least resistance to the surface.

Commercial water damage to your Brunswick County business is a serious matter, and you want to get the water and damage cleaned up as fast as possible so you can operate as usual again. You need to close your shop while it is being repaired, and that means lost profits. That is when you need to call in the professionals at SERVPRO, who can clean up the water and fix any damages the leak has caused. When the break is small, our technicians can repair it before they begin cleanup. For larger problems, we partner with other professional tradesmen who can fix the break in a timely and reasonable fashion. The municipality should be called in if to inspect and repair major street line breaks.

 Another sign of a broken water line is a hissing or rumbling noise. Likely, your water main is broken if your water is not in use when you hear noise on the water pipe. The hissing is a great indicator of water exiting the pipe somewhere in-between the building and the city water main in the roadway. 

 Another sign is water pressure which is low. Not all water main leaks result in this. However, it is a possibility that should be checked out by professionals. SERVPRO can help you find the cause for the water line break so that it can be fixed properly and your building does not sustain any more water damage than it already has. 

 SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties understands that when water damage of any kind happens to your business, that time is of the essence to prevent further damage and loss. That is why we are ready to come out to your building and help you anytime you need when you reach out to us at (910) 755-6717.

Commercial Water Damage In Your Leland Office Building From Faulty Sprinklers

12/21/2021 (Permalink)

When your sprinkler system malfunctions, you can be left with a lot of water damage to clean up.

Commercial Water Damage from Faulty Sprinklers

Sprinkler systems are an affordable and usually reliable way of protecting your office building in Leland from fires. They prevent the loss of property and lives during a fire, and can even save you money as a business owner from tax deductions. However, when your sprinkler system malfunctions, you can be left with a lot of water damage to clean up.

It is essential for your office to be able to continue its daily operations without interruptions, so when a commercial water damage emergency arises, you want to be able to handle it as quickly as possible. That is where our technicians at SERVPRO come in, as we can be to your building in Wilmington quickly so repair the damages and get you back up and running fast.

Sprinkler water damage can include carpeting, drywall, and other building materials, plus wet tenant or office materials like upholstery, and the development of mildew and mold. There is also standing water that is left behind.

When you hire SERVPRO staff for help, our first step is to ensure all the water damage is taken care of and managed with the skill to prevent any further damage. We assess the damage that exists and create a plan to get your property back to its original state before the damage.

To avoid any more damage to any cloth, wood, or other porous surfaces, we remove them from your property and store them in a safe place until we are ready to put them back in place. A few of these items may need to be replaced depending on the level of severity of the damage and whether or not they can be restored.

Using water extraction equipment and water pumps, we remove the standing water. Air movers and dehumidifiers are used to finish the drying process more efficiently and effectively. Much like removing the water, fans and dehumidifiers are used to help ensure everything is thoroughly dry, and to prevent any mildew and mold growth.

Water damage has the capability of weakening the structure of your building or drywall and leaves permanent stains on upholstery and carpeting. If this has happened, additional construction or cleaning services may be necessary.

SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties wants to make sure your office building in Leland, Shallotte, Southport, Belville, or Bolivia is thoroughly dried and repaired after water damage. You can call us at any time by dialing (910) 755-6717.

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Commercial Fire and Water in Brunswick County

11/9/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO helped a manufacturing plant affected by fire and water from the sprinkler system.

A large manufacturing company located in Leland had a small dust fire that ignited just as their 2^nd shift employees were finishing.  The maintenance staff tried to fight the fire with extinguishers to no avail.  The fire was significant enough that the sprinkler system throughout the facility discharged and the fire station responded.  The fire did a bit of damage to machinery and the structure, but left soot through at least a third of the operating floor.  The major damage resulted from the discharge of the sprinkler system.  The entire work floor(concrete) was covered with water.  The maintenance manager at the facility knew to call SERVPRO immediately.  SERVPRO of Brunswick & South Columbus Counties responded and began the clean-up and drying overnight as soon as the fire department cleared the scene.  With SERVPRO’s quick overnight response, the company was able to get a portion of the operating floor back up and running the very next day.

SERVPRO of Brunswick & South Columbus Counties works hard to help businesses throughout Brunswick County.  Having a fire or water loss, no matter how large or small, is a traumatizing experience.  SERVPRO of Brunswick & South Columbus Counties is here to help individuals and companies through this tough time and get their HOME back to preloss condition. 

If you have had a water leak in your home, SERVPRO of Brunswick & South Columbus Counties can help.  Call us today, 910-755-6717!

Commercial Water Removal In Leland

10/31/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can help restore your business and even your vital documents.

Medical record keeping is doing its best to move to digital. Not everything is scan-able into an electronic document which means the process is only as fast as the slowest data entry technician. When records become soaked from a sprinkler system, failed plumbing, or another source of water, they cannot just be thrown out with the hope each patient has a complete copy of their history.

Commercial Water Removal for a Leland clinic or doctor's office only starts after the majority of the water has been pumped out. Two or three inches of standing water soaking the carpet is a problem, but drying out the contents of a filing cabinet means the difference between staying open or losing patients. Each SERVPRO franchise maintains an extensive equipment inventory to help ensure doctors and their patients keep their relationship intact. Our primary tools to lower humidity and dry records are two types of dehumidifiers: Refrigerant and Desiccant.

The refrigerant dehumidifier draws moisture from the air by forcing air flow through refrigerated coils. This action condenses moisture where it drains into a water tray, or a pump removes it from the room. This type of dehumidifier is preferred where the temperature is over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and the electrical power may be sporadic. It is more efficient on paper and highly porous surfaces such as carpets and drywall.

The desiccant dehumidifier is more productive than the refrigerant dehumidifier in colder climates (below 50 degrees). It lowers moisture levels by forcing air flow over silica gel. The gel surface attracts air vapor and captures it. Water condensed by this method is heated and vented outside of the structure. This type of humidifier is more efficient with dense materials such as hardwood floors and cabinets.

To ensure large numbers of records, the rooms, and storage cabinets used to store them are thoroughly dried, technicians use both types of dehumidifiers. Although the refrigerant is more preferred with paper records, both methods dry documents without damaging them. Protecting medical records from water damage is important to both doctor and client. SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties has the experience and equipment to preserve every vital record in your clinic, office or storage site. If you need our services, contact us now at (910) 755-6717. We are here to help from start to finish.

Brunswick County School water damage

10/18/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can help mitigate school water damage caused by a water fountain.

A local maintenance supervisor at a Leland school walked in to find 3 classrooms flooded from water fountain that broke free from the wall and fell to the floor.  Luckily this happened overnight on a weekday and not on the weekend when the mess could have become much larger.  Having used SERVPRO before at a previous school at which he had worked, he knew to call SERVPRO right away.  The supervisor actually had the number handy in the ERP he had completed with the SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus County marketing rep a couple months ago.  After getting the water shut off and getting the water fountain fixed, SERVPRO began their services. Air movers and dehumidifiers were placed throughout the classrooms and things were “Like they never even happened” within a couple days.  Are you a maintenance supervisor in need of emergency help at your commercial property?   SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties is here to help!  You never know when you are going to need help and SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties is always ready to help with commercial fire or water damage.  If you have water damage in your commercial property, call SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties today, 910-755-6717.  

Your Brunswick and South Columbus Counties Commercial Property After a Water Damage Event

9/27/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial water damage events can present unique challenges that SEVRPRO has the knowhow and experience to deal with efficiently.

Flooding and water damage events at commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, SERVPRO works quickly to assess the situation and isolate the damages. In many instances, normal operations can continue while we restore the affected areas of your facility.

Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.

SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. Call us today 910-755-6717.

Commercial Water removal in Southport

8/14/2021 (Permalink)

Files and records can be saved with the proper drying by SERVPRO.

Medical record keeping is doing its best to move to digital. Not everything is scannable into an electronic document which means the process is only as fast as the slowest data entry technician. When records become soaked from a sprinkler system, failed plumbing, or another source of water, they cannot just be thrown out with the hope each patient has a complete copy of their history.

Commercial Water Removal for a Southport clinic or doctor's office only starts after the majority of the water has been pumped out. Two or three inches of standing water soaking the carpet is a problem, but drying out the contents of a filing cabinet means the difference between staying open or losing patients. Each SERVPRO franchise maintains an extensive equipment inventory to help ensure doctors and their patients keep their relationship intact. Our primary tools to lower humidity and dry records are two types of dehumidifiers: Refrigerant and Desiccant.

The refrigerant dehumidifier draws moisture from the air by forcing air flow through refrigerated coils. This action condenses moisture where it drains into a water tray, or a pump removes it from the room. This type of dehumidifier is preferred where the temperature is over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and the electrical power may be sporadic. It is more efficient on paper and highly porous surfaces such as carpets and drywall.

The desiccant dehumidifier is more productive than the refrigerant dehumidifier in colder climates (below 50 degrees). It lowers moisture levels by forcing airflow over silica gel. The gel surface attracts air vapor and captures it. Water condensed by this method is heated and vented outside of the structure. This type of humidifier is more efficient with dense materials such as hardwood floors and cabinets.

To ensure large numbers of records, the rooms, and storage cabinets used to store them are thoroughly dried, technicians use both types of dehumidifiers. Although the refrigerant is more preferred with paper records, both methods dry documents without damaging them. Protecting medical records from water damage is important to both doctor and client. SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties has the experience and equipment to preserve every vital record in your clinic, office, or storage site. If you need our services, contact us now at (910) 755-6717. We are here to help from start to finish.