Commercial Water Removal In Atlanta

1/17/2018 (Permalink)

In a smaller business like this, there is a tendency to cut corners when it comes to commercial water removal in Atlanta.

Commercial Water Removal

The weather in Atlanta is OK now, but as most business owners know, most of their flooding and other water issues come from broken toilets or split water lines in the breakroom. Even in an innocuous setting like a dental office all of it should be handled by a professional service.

In a smaller business like this, there is a tendency to cut corners when it comes to commercial water removal in Atlanta. The thought is to spend money on a licensed plumber, but rent a shampoo machine and a water-vac from the nearest big box store to clean up the mess. At SERVPRO, we know from more than twenty years of experience that this is never a good idea.

Even the best rental equipment cannot match the commercial grade machines we bring to each task. We have qualified personnel trained to maintain our equipment on-site and have it ready every time we need it. If we do not have a needed piece of equipment on our shelves, we can get it from another franchise office in our nationwide network.

Take carpets as an example. A water-vac removes most of the water, and they may even feel dry to the touch, but there is always some moisture trapped inside. To thoroughly remove the water and dry them, SERVPRO technicians use pumps, water extraction wands, air movers, and dehumidifiers.

If the water is over two inches, we start with the pumps. Even in a large space with multiple offices, our pumps can finish the job in just a few hours. If it is under two inches, we begin with the extraction wands. Unlike a water-vac, we have multiple settings to adjust the speed and force used. Most of the wands also have a built-in heating element, so we can start to dry the carpets as we finish removing the water trapped inside.

Once we finish with the wands, there is still a small amount of moisture trapped between the carpet layers. Most commercial carpets are glued down, so we use air movers to send war, dry air over the surface. Without the right training to watch the temperature, these devices can soften the glue and cause the carpet to form bubbles. If the air movers are not even an option, we use dehumidifiers exclusively to draw moisture from the carpet and surrounding air to dry them.

Each type of business and building has its special requirements to remove water and reopen the doors to customers. If you need us, call SERVPRO of West Atlanta / Downtown at (404) 835-0200. We are here for you.

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