Common Causes of Denver Commercial Water Damages

11/11/2017 (Permalink)

Equipment to put out fires can malfunction and cause water damage to your business. Schedule regular maintenance and call SERVPRO for drying services.

Regular Maintenance Plays a Big Part in Preventing Commercial Water Damage Disasters

When business owners think about commercial water damages, they often tend to fixate on torrential storms causing flooding and structural damages. While this can undoubtedly happen given the right circumstances, other situations can severely damage commercial buildings that owners tend to overlook and leave unchecked.

Here are some of the more common causes of commercial water damages:
 
Malfunctioning equipment has played a significant role in commercial water damage claims in Denver. Major appliances used for production, or even something as simple as the buildings water heater, can degrade and eventually break. You should have water storage tanks and equipment that is directly linked to the water supply checked regularly for weak spots or leaks.
 
Sprinkler systems are a significant component to keeping your office or storefront safe from the threats of fire. Unfortunately, sometimes these systems are improperly installed or just break. The result is a large volume of water (typically meant to suppress a fire) raining down from the fixtures or pouring out of the pipes. This is also something that should be maintained from year to year with regular inspections of the sprinklers by a competent individual.
 
Commercial water damage in Denver can be caused by freezing pipes as well. With temperatures far below freezing on average through the winter months, it does not take much exposure for uninsulated pipes to freeze and rupture. While we at SERVPRO act quickly to respond to your emergency situation, it would benefit you to learn the location of the water shut off to your building. This can help the situation from getting worse as you wait for our team of professionals to arrive.
 
 Our experienced team here at SERVPRO has seen a lot of commercial water damages over the years from various sources. While improper installation and operator errors can have their role in a portion of these instances, many of them happen at random with little warning to any trouble. Preventative maintenance can be a great way to stay ahead of disasters before they happen.
 
If you do find yourself amid cleanup efforts for damages to your businesses or company, trust SERVPRO of West Littleton / Sheridan. We are available 24/7 to get your storefront or property back up and running after any kind of unforeseen water damaging event. You can reach us anytime at (303) 593 - 1374.

For more information about the City of Denver, Colorado visit:  https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en.html