Do You Have Water In Your Business

2/10/2020 (Permalink)

Office Flooded

Do you have water in your business where it shouldn't be?  Water is essential to all of us, but when water damage occurs, it is a serious concern.  Some of the ways water damage can originate is from groundwater, falling water, or home water system malfunction.  It is wrong and dangerous to think that water just dries up and goes away.  If the damage is not treated promptly, it can cause serious damage and health issues. Let’s look at what will happen if water damage is not cleaned right away.

Flood water brings with it some hazardous contaminants like bacteria or fungi, toxic waste, chemical pollutants, and sewage. Unlike faulty plumbing leakages, flood water is nasty and dirty. Even after the water has evaporated, all these waste are left behind and can cause health risks.  Children, people with allergies and a low immune system, and older people are the most susceptible to becoming ill. Carpet and other items will quickly emit an overpowering nauseous smell as well.  This can depreciate the value of your home as well as being an unsafe living environment.  A real estate appraisal can be able to smell and see a sign of untreated water damage since the home already has the telltale signs. This means your home will be placed on a lower price value and fewer people will be willing to buy it.

The electrical boxes could be affected as well causing an increased risk to fire and electrocution.  Affected electrical wiring, or any outlets exposed to water can be a health risk and can even prove to be fatal.  Always contact a professional to inspect them and repair them properly.  Any wooden structure within your floor or wall will absorb water slowly and become damp therefore creating room for mold to grow.  It is not only a health risk to you, but a damp wall can be a structural risk. Insects love to hatch their eggs in stagnant water; they hatch and spread diseases and bacteria. As the water evaporates, it creates a conducive environment for mold and mildew to spread. The odor attracts more insects which will then spread to other areas in your home.

So where do you start?  Call SERVPRO of Piatt/DeWitt County at 217-935-2992!  We can help!  Our staff is highly trained and have all the right equipment to clean up the water to make it "Like it never even happened."  Four feet of water in your basement, no problem!  Water behind your drywall, no problem!  The staff even has the ability to save your hardwood floors and ensure that you do not have mold growth from the water.  Give us a call today; in most cases we can be there in an hour or less!