Flood Damage to a Little Falls Warehouse? SERVPRO Can Help Reduce Losses with a Fast Response and Service

8/27/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Is on the Job for Commercial Flood Damage Restoration in Clifton

Helpful Steps When Dealing with Commercial Flood Damage in a Little Falls Food Warehouse

Flooding can affect any establishment, and warehouses holding foodstuff are no exception. Such incidents are serious because any exposure to excess moisture can cause damage to the food or make it toxic. The high cost of the items stored in the facility means that tossing everything out might not be the best course of action.

Tracing Moisture Movement

Moisture action can cause most of the deterioration after an incident of commercial flood damage in a Little Falls Food Warehouse. Apart from items affected directly by water, moisture also moves through evaporation and wicking through materials. Therefore, even items stacked high above the water line can be damaged. Our SERVPRO technicians can help identify areas affected by moisture. Ordinarily, moisture movement through wicking is limited to one foot above the waterline, so after taking confirmation readings with a moisture meter, we can determine which items or materials are safe to salvage.

Checking the Structural Supports

Absorption of water increases the weight of materials. Grains and other dry food materials are also likely to swell. Such changes in physical form can have adverse effects on the structure depending on the materials used in construction and the method of storage. Our SERVPRO technicians can help inspect the structure to identify whether there are significant physical damages. Some signs that might indicate underlying physical damage include:

•  Misaligned doors
•  Stretched caulking seals
•  Sheared bolts
•  Elongated holes

 Thorough Cleanup

After the water recedes from the warehouse, it leaves sludge and other contaminants, which make the warehouse unsafe for storage, especially for food items. The vastness of the soiled area can complicate this process. Our SERVPRO crews have access to power washers and other specialized equipment to help ease the cleanup process. We also have a wide range of drying equipment, including trailer-mounted desiccant dehumidifiers to ensure we restore normal humidity levels in the storage facility.

Dealing with significant loss situations requires sufficient resources. Call SERVPRO of Clifton at (973) 928-3705 if your warehouse is affected. We have the resources to deal with the damage "Like it never even happened."

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