Common Culprits of Commercial Water Damage

11/7/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Jacksonville Beach/Ponte Vedra can help with the causes of commercial water damage.

Managing a commercial building is more than just keeping the revenues up and the expenses down. If you are experiencing any water issues with your building, you need to identify the damage, repair it, and eliminate whatever caused the problem in the first place. Without a quick response to water issues, you run the risk of additional damage and potential health risks to employees, customers, or tenants.

Understanding the most common causes of these issues can help you to avoid the expense and repairs associated with water damage.

Roof Issues

A big cause of water damage involves a leaking or poorly maintained roof. Roof inspections should be scheduled regularly to prevent damage before it occurs, and any needed repairs should be performed promptly.

Plumbing Issues

Toilets and pipes can cause a host of problems, especially in tall commercial buildings. Any issues with a toilet should be resolved immediately. Hose and pipe connections must be checked regularly, and any hoses in the plumbing system should be replaced every 3 to 5 years whether or not they still look good.

Sprinkler Systems

Sprinkler systems are critical to controlling any fire that may start, but they’re also a cause of water leaks and property damage. Like other parts of the plumbing system, they need to be carefully maintained.

HVAC problems

Maintaining your HVAC system can prevent water damage from clogged drains, frozen evaporate coils or pipes that aren’t properly connected.

Severe weather

We can’t do anything about the weather, but when severe weather causes problems for your building, have it repaired as soon as possible to prevent water damage.

Water Heaters

Most water heaters have a life expectancy of 10-15 years. Once they reach this age, they’re an accident waiting to happen. To prevent problems, water heaters should be on a replacement schedule with your maintenance staff.

Windows

A commercial building, especially an office building, will have lots of windows, and each one represents an area where water could enter. Like other systems in your facility, windows need to be checked regularly and recalked periodically.

Water Damage Remediation

Properly inspecting and maintaining all of these elements can help to ward off water damage, but things still happen. If your commercial property has suffered water damage, it needs to be repaired and the area cleaned up as soon as possible. To properly remove the water and restore your property, you can turn to the professionals at SERVPRO of Jacksonville Beach/Ponte Vedra. For over 40 years, SERVPRO of Jacksonville Beach/Ponte Vedra has been the trusted leader in the restoration industry, and we have the training and expertise to mitigate any water damage you may have incurred. Our highly trained professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to quickly respond to your call for help.    

For additional information about the services we offer, visit our website or call us at 904-246-6118.