What to Do When a Category 1 Flood Happens

6/20/2019 (Permalink)

Office flooding in Valley Brook, OK due to a line rupture

Flooding is the last thing on a business owner’s mind as they go about work of keeping things running smoothly, increasing sales or maintaining happy and productive personnel. Where does one find the time then, or the energy to deal with a Category 1 flooding situation? Even though they may be dealing with clean water, it can do some real damage.

What is Category 1 Water Damage?

If a flood happens at work, a Category 1 event may be the best case scenario. Here are some reasons why:

• Flooding comes from clean water sources such as a leaking supply line, overhead sprinkler system or a broken pipe
  
• If caught early it does not contain the sewage, dangerous microbes, chemicals or other contaminants that exist in many other types of flooding
  
• Many items can be saved with drying and cleaning
  
  

What Causes This Type of Water Damage?

The unfortunate thing with this type of flooding is that it can happen inside a wall or in a basement where it may not be noticed until some damage has already been done. With a broken pipe or supply line, sheet rock can become soaked, wooden framework saturated and floors, lower cabinets or carpeting may see some damage. In the case of a faulty overhead sprinkling system, damage to desks, electrical and computer equipment could occur.

Can Belongings Be Saved?

It is important to act quickly before the water has time to develop bacterial growth, as it may be possible to dry out carpets and other things rather than replacing them. Extracting the water as completely as possible and using large fans will help.

You will likely need to hire water damage restoration professionals in Valley Brook, OK after a clean water flood or leak to help with the clean up and drying things out. They can determine which things may be saved and to help with the restoration process. All water can cause damage to a business, with help you can feel “Like it never even happened.”