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SERVPRO Remediates Seminole Commercial Water Damage from Burst Pipes

The Before Photo of this office building in Seminole has suffered water damage from a broken pipe joint inside the walls. This disaster flooded the surrounding walls and floor. Without rapid-response water cleanup performed to code, the property could require mold remediation as well as water damage restoration. SERVPRO professionals are certified to provide both services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. SERVPRO emergency services water damage technicians can minimize Seminole business downtime with timely planning and cleanup when disaster strikes.

SERVPRO Prepares for Seminole Office Water Removal Services

When the building manager of this Seminole facility contacted SERVPRO, the team sent out a licensed plumber and water damage restoration technicians to repair the burst pipes and structural damage. While the plumber fixed the pipe joint, SERVPRO prepared a comprehensive damage assessment report for the Seminole property manager.

Seminole Commercial Water Removal Services Include SERVPRO Extraction Technologies

After formulating a plan for cleaning the Seminole office building and presenting it to the property manager, SERVPRO techs can jump into action with water damage extraction. Large-scale water removal can require such tools as:

- Portable or truck-mounted extractors

- Mops and squeegees

- Carpet wands in areas where carpeting is salvageable

- Submersible, gas-powered sump pumps

The extracted water is collected and disposed of in a treated sewer in Seminole per the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) standards. SERVPRO extractors feature vacuum, pump, and heating systems. For water removal services, only the vacuum component is needed to remove water. All three systems are necessary for other tasks, like cleaning carpet and upholstery that require water damage restoration.

Structural Material Demolition Ensures Safe SERVPRO Water Cleanup for Seminole Businesses

SERVPRO water damage restoration professionals coordinate with Seminole commercial property managers throughout the restoration process to streamline claims filing and ensure that cleanup is performed per the property owner’s policy. This commitment to communication also keeps Seminole commercial property management, and claims adjusters informed when SERVPRO crew members have to demolish unsalvageable drywall, remove delaminated carpeting, or replace waterlogged baseboards. This process also expedites structural drying with industrial-grade centrifugal air movers and dehumidifiers.

Seminole SERVPRO Water Cleanup Techs Prepare Commercial Spaces for Repairs

The After Photo of this Seminole office shows that the burst pipes caused considerable damage to the hallway, requiring removal of flooring, drywall, and baseboards. SERVPRO air movers are positioned in several directions: down the hallway and inside entryways. This positioning allows SERVPRO commercial-grade dehumidification units to collect the moist air pulled up by the air movers and replace it with warm, dry air. Once the space is dry, Seminole restoration professionals can replace the removed drywall and baseboards.