How to Handle Commercial Flood Damage in a Jamestown University

3/16/2022 (Permalink)

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Fix Commercial Flood Damage in a Jamestown University With SERVPRO’S Expertise

Flooding is one of the disaster scenarios that can occur in a university. Universities consist of various kinds of buildings used for different purposes. Therefore, the dangers of flood damage in such an institution are varied.

The type of damage in an office or library could differ from that in lecture halls or the gym. That’s why you need SERVPRO’s services because we can perform commercial flood damage repair in the Jamestown institution properly regardless of its size or scope.

Serious health risks can be present since flood water often contains contaminants like pesticides, bacteria, and sewage. Our SERVPRO team can help you to return the learning institution to normal by taking the following measures:

Extracting Standing Floodwater 

Our technicians can use truck-mounted extractors to remove the floodwater. These extractors are stable for large buildings or commercial properties because they provide a more powerful vacuum than portable extractors. They run off the work vehicle’s fuel, meaning that they are suitable when flooding has cut off electrical power.

Drying Wet Materials and Surfaces

Walls could trap moisture that may lead to microbial issues. SERVPRO has equipment effective for drying moisture trapped inside enclosed areas. For instance, we can use air movers to introduce airflow at the surface level, replacing the highly saturated air with drier air to improve evaporation. We can also position dehumidifiers to deliver dry, warm air in the affected areas.

Disinfection

We can apply EPA-registered broad-spectrum disinfectants like Microban, Benefect, and Sporicidin on affected surfaces to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Removing Odors

The odors that come with flooding can linger long after restorers have completed the repairs. Our SERVPRO team can use ultra-low volume (ULV) foggers to dispense solvent-based and water-based deodorizers into the affected buildings. The foggers generate tiny particles that penetrate most areas where odor particles hide.

SERVPRO of Jamestown / Olean is ready to assist you in tackling commercial flood damage. Call us any time at (716) 338-4901.