Navigating Commercial Water Damage: A SERVPRO Guide for Businesses

12/16/2023 (Permalink)

Your Business Doesn't Have to Sink with Water Damage

Water damage in a commercial setting isn't just an inconvenience; it's a potential threat to your operations, revenue, and the safety of your employees and clients. At SERVPRO, we understand the urgency and complexity of commercial water damage, and we're here to provide a roadmap for businesses to navigate through this challenge.

Understanding the Impact

Water damage in a commercial space can arise from various sources: burst pipes, flooding, or even a simple leak. The impact can range from minor disruptions to significant operational halts. It's crucial to address these issues promptly to avoid structural damage, mold growth, and electrical hazards.

Immediate Steps for Businesses

1. Safety First: Ensure the safety of employees and clients. Evacuate the affected area if necessary.
2. Stop the Source: If possible, identify and stop the source of water to prevent further damage.
3. Protect Vital Assets: Move important documents, electronics, and other valuable assets to a safe, dry area.
4. Document the Damage: Take photos and videos for insurance purposes and future reference.
5. Contact Professionals: Reach out to SERVPRO for expert commercial water damage restoration services.

Why Choose SERVPRO for Your Business

• Rapid Response: We understand time is money. Our team responds quickly to minimize downtime.
• Expertise in Commercial Restoration: Our professionals are trained to handle water damage in various commercial settings, from small offices to large warehouses.
• Advanced Techniques and Equipment: We use state-of-the-art equipment for efficient water removal, drying, and restoration.
• Coordination with Insurance: We'll work with your insurance company to streamline the claims process.
• Comprehensive Service: From initial assessment to final restoration, we cover all aspects of water damage recovery.

Preventive Measures

While immediate response is crucial, prevention is key. Regular maintenance of plumbing systems, proper insulation of pipes, and quick repairs of minor leaks can significantly reduce the risk of water damage.

Your Partner in Crisis

At SERVPRO, we're more than just a service provider; we're your partner in keeping your business operational and safe. If water damage threatens to disrupt your business, remember that we're here to help, 24/7. Our goal is to restore your commercial space efficiently, so you can get back to business as usual, "Like it never even happened."

For emergency services or consultations, contact us 347-289-3883

Choosing SERVPRO for Commercial Cleanups

9/9/2022 (Permalink)

Venue Water Damage Cleanup

The Best in the Business

When it comes to commercial restoration or cleaning services, the value of speed cannot be overstated. When disaster strikes, the ability to get the problem fixed immediately is imperative, not only to get your life back to normal, but to mitigate damages that can occur. For commercial properties, we understand that our clients depend on fast action to get their business back in order so their employees and clientele can return to their normal routine. We certainly get that business owners depend on our fast action to get their company back up and running and ensure that no one is subjected to unsafe conditions.

At SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint our restoration specialists are truly faster to any size disaster any time of the day or week. Our team consisting of highly trained professionals understands the urgency that comes with fire damage, water damage, storm damage, mold remediation or any other disaster. As such, we are proficient at providing 24-hour emergency service with the best response rates, making us the trusted leader in the restoration industry.

On top of our unmatched speed, we specialize in handling disasters of any size. Whether your property has suffered from a minor water damage in the garage or a major fire in your 3 story home, our advanced restoration and cleaning equipment can handle it all. We take a lot of pride in our ability to serve the local community and play our role in keeping residents safe and secure.

Keeping Your Place of Business Clean

8/31/2022 (Permalink)

No Matter the Place, We Can Clean it!

Business owners know how overwhelming running it can actually be. We understand it can be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; at SERVPRO we work those hours to fit your schedule. When it is your responsibility to oversee the day-to-day operations within a company, keeping it clean is understandably the last thing on your mind. Dusty cabinets or stained carpet floors with everything in between makes keeping your workspace clean and neat a constant challenge. 

With standards set from the pandemic, keeping a workspace tidy is more important than many business owners ever imagined. Studies have shown that work productivity and employee morale is much higher when an office space is kept well-ordered and organized. Don’t waste your time trying to do it yourself, hiring commercial cleaning services like SERVPRO to regularly visit your office and clean as well as disinfect.

In addition to helping motivate your employees, a clean office is also crucial for clients and guests who visit. How can a potential client trust that your company will provide great services if your office is a mess? Spend some time today walking around your office and give yourself a score against this clean workspace checklist:

• Clean floors: check for carpet stains and dirt on hard floors
• Trash cans: empty your trash cans each night and wash as needed
• Dusting: spot check all surfaces and furniture for unwanted dust
• Fingerprints: remove any marks from glass doors, windows, surfaces, and walls as well as any door frames and light switches
• Disinfect: make sure all floors are mopped and door handles are cleaned
• Cabinets: spot clean and polish all office furniture to remove any unwanted stains
• Break Room: keep kitchen and fridge/freezer clean and tidy, throw away expired or old food/beverages
• Vents: vacuum vents once a month
• Organize: make sure all files, folders, and papers are neatly stored
• Restrooms: refill soap dispenser, disinfect surfaces, clean toilets, and make sure that all bathroom appliances are operating correctly

It does not matter what type of office you run, a restaurant, graphic design company, law firm, etc,  cleanliness is essential to the well-being of your business, its clients and most importantly its employees. Be sure to keep this checklist in mind when you consider hiring SERVPRO to clean your office for you, it is no easy task especially to do correctly. 

Keeping Your Commercial Property Clean

8/25/2022 (Permalink)

A clean workplace reflects on you-

Business owners know how overwhelming running an office can be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; at SERVPRO we understand. When it is your responsibility to oversee the day-to-day operations within a company, keeping it clean is understandably the last thing on your mind. Dusty cabinets or stained carpet floors with everything in between makes keeping your workspace clean and neat a constant challenge. Studies have shown that work productivity and employee morale is much higher when an office space is kept well-ordered and organized. Don’t waste your precious time trying to do it yourself, hiring commercial cleaning services like SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint to regularly visit your office and clean as well as disinfect, is a bottom line in today's day and age. 

In addition to helping motivate your employees, a clean office is also crucial for clients and guests who visit. How can a potential client trust that your company will provide great services if your office is a mess? Spend some time today walking around your office and give yourself a score against this clean workspace checklist:

• Clean floors: check for carpet stains and dirt on hard floors
• Trash cans: empty your trash cans each night and wash as needed
• Dusting: spot check all surfaces and furniture for unwanted dust
• Fingerprints: remove any marks from glass doors, windows, surfaces, and walls as well as any door frames and light switches
• Disinfect: make sure all floors are mopped and door handles are cleaned
• Cabinets: spot clean and polish all office furniture to remove any unwanted stains
• Break Room: keep kitchen and fridge/freezer clean and tidy, throw away expired or old food/beverages
• Vents: vacuum vents once a month
• Organize: make sure all files, folders, and papers are neatly stored
• Restrooms: refill soap dispenser, disinfect surfaces, clean toilets, and make sure that all bathroom appliances are operating correctly

It does not matter what type of business you run, cleanliness is essential to the well-being of your business, its clients and most importantly its employees. Be sure to keep this checklist in mind when you consider hiring SERVPRO to clean your office for you, it is no easy task especially to do correctly. 

Post Construction Cleanup Made Easy

3/31/2022 (Permalink)

Post Construction Cleanup

Choosing the Best in The Industry

When the floors are put down and the drywall is up, it is almost time to move in, but it's also time to remove the debris and dirt in order to lay down fresh carpet, paint and decorate the final product. SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint professionals can provide the debris removal services to prepare the construction for its final installations and details. Structural integrity, safety, and deadlines are all part of the construction day to day. When your construction is done, we can finish up the rest. Don’t settle for anything but the best service possible, choose SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint to get the job done right. 

Service You Can Trust

SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint can help you meet your deadlines by providing thorough post-construction services in an efficient manner. Whether you had water damage along the way or just want to ensure the dust is properly cleaned up, call us to learn about our services.

Our services include:

• Wet and dry surface cleanup
• HEPA vacuuming 
• Fast Track Drying
• Window Cleaning
• Debris Removal
• Emergency Response Restoration and Clean Up Services
• Dehumidification and Drying
• Ceiling, walls and fixture cleaning
• Deodorization and Sanitation 
• Final Detailed Cleaning

Large Scale Cleanup- No Problem!

11/3/2021 (Permalink)

There is no job too big or too small for SERVPRO to complete. We have a network of teams across all areas of the US with access to them and additional supplies for large scale projects. We are the leading company in cleanup and restoration for a reason, with over 1,900 franchises and over 50 years of experience. There is a reason people choose us to clean up their disasters, we know what we are doing and have the means to do so. We cleanup anything from water damage, fire damage, storm damage, and more. 

At SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint we are there for your large scale cleanups and the small ones. Trust our experience to make your disaster seem “Like it never even happened.”

Post Construction-Now What?

10/27/2021 (Permalink)

Hiring a post construction cleanup crew is not something most people think of when their home is almost finished, but it really should be. Once construction is complete you do not want to be breathing in and tracking around the dust present all throughout from sawdust, silica, and drywall. All of this material is hiding in light fixtures, baseboards, cabinets, and more. While your construction crew may remove the majority of the mess, the stuff you are not seeing is what can cause problems later on. 

Call SERVPRO and let us come in to do a cleaning beyond what you are used to. We will get rid of all of the dust and left behind materials from the construction to another level. This consists of using HEPA vacuums to remove surface dust, air scrubbers to remove any particles floating that are dislodged during cleaning, and more state of the art equipment and tested techniques. We come prepared with a well trained team and necessary supplies to get your new construction project to its final condition. 

Why You Need To Clean Your Carpets In Your Building

8/20/2021 (Permalink)

The pandemic has forced business owners to re-evaluate almost every aspect of business. From how they run their day to day life in the office, to how they interact with their clients. Companies of all sizes have been driven to make changes never seen before, internally and externally, to stay afloat during this time of crisis. While some of the changes are strategic, others may be more practical. We have seen that keeping the workplace clean is one of the biggest shifts in businesses across the world. While everyone has always strived to keep a clean workplace, the standards of cleanliness have changed dramatically. Commercial carpet cleaning is one of the features of keeping an office clean that has gotten more attention recently, and definitely for good reason.

So why should you?

Failing to regularly get your carpets cleaned in a commercial building can negatively impact your company in a number of ways. people will look poorly upon dirty carpets, giving off a bad first impression. But most importantly, dirty carpets hold a wide range of bacteria that can make the workplace unsafe for your employees and clients. Not just during COVID, but it is important to always maintain a clean and healthy working environment to keep staff safe and wanting to work to the best of their ability. Things like dust, dirt, and even dead skin flakes will quickly accumulate on a carpet that has numerous different people on it everyday, making the appearance suffer as well as creating an unclean working environment. Carpets are by and far the most common type of flooring found in commercial spaces across the country, making maintenance and care critical. Additionally, regular commercial carpet cleaning will extend the life of the carpet and thus save the owner money in the long run.

Why choose us?

At SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint , we are specialists in commercial carpet cleaning. With many years of experience and training, our commercial carpet cleaners are experts in their field and ready to complete a premium job. Contact us today, we are available  24/7 and glad to tell you more!

Maintaining a Clean Office Environment

8/20/2021 (Permalink)

A clean office reflects on you-

Business owners know how overwhelming running an office can be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; at SERVPRO we understand. When it is your responsibility to oversee the day-to-day operations within a company, keeping it clean is understandably the last thing on your mind. Dusty cabinets or stained carpet floors with everything in between makes keeping your workspace clean and neat a constant challenge. But during the midst of a spread of COVID-19, keeping a workspace tidy is more important than many business owners imagine. Studies have shown that work productivity and employee morale is much higher when an office space is kept well-ordered and organized. Don’t waste your preciso time trying to do it yourself, hiring commercial cleaning services like SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint to regularly visit your office and clean as well as disinfect, is a bottom line in today's day and age. 

In addition to helping motivate your employees, a clean office is also crucial for clients and guests who visit. How can a potential client trust that your company will provide great services if your office is a mess? Spend some time today walking around your office and give yourself a score against this clean workspace checklist:

• Clean floors: check for carpet stains and dirt on hard floors
• Trash cans: empty your trash cans each night and wash as needed
• Dusting: spot check all surfaces and furniture for unwanted dust
• Fingerprints: remove any marks from glass doors, windows, surfaces, and walls as well as any door frames and light switches
• Disinfect: make sure all floors are mopped and door handles are cleaned
• Cabinets: spot clean and polish all office furniture to remove any unwanted stains
• Break Room: keep kitchen and fridge/freezer clean and tidy, throw away expired or old food/beverages
• Vents: vacuum vents once a month
• Organize: make sure all files, folders, and papers are neatly stored
• Restrooms: refill soap dispenser, disinfect surfaces, clean toilets, and make sure that all bathroom appliances are operating correctly

It does not matter what type of office you run, cleanliness is essential to the well-being of your business, its clients and most importantly its employees. Be sure to keep this checklist in mind when you consider hiring SERVPRO to clean your office for you, it is no easy task especially to do correctly. 

Professional Cleaning For All

8/13/2021 (Permalink)

The economic effects of COVID-19 have struck everyone around the world. With a freeze on activity, businesses have been forced to limit services and reduce their workforce to a bare minimum. In New York especially, a city that thrives on interaction, residents have gone without work due to business closings. An exorbitant amount of requests for unemployment relief have been filed causing a backup in the government’s ability to process claims in a timely manner. In turn, creating a loss of income and debt accumulation not only for residents but for homeowners alike. Everyone has taken a hit and wants to get back on their feet again to make life “normal” again. 

These are hard times, and here at SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint we understand the toll it has taken. Disinfecting our homes, businesses, schools and medical facilities is of the utmost importance in a pandemic like this one, many may not have the financial means to support the cost of these services to keep them safe in a time of need. 

We at SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint work with our clients to ensure we are able to provide them with the service they need at a cost they can afford. For details, feel free to contact us any time, we’re Here to Help – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – until life is back to normal in our communities.

Common Winter Hazards for Businesses

3/22/2021 (Permalink)

Take note of these common winter hazards so you can better protect your Brooklyn home!

Extreme cold, snow, ice and freezing rain can all have serious consequences for your employees, your property and your business operations. Water accumulated from melting ice and snow, has the chances of slips and falls for employees and visitors. Staying aware of these risks throughout the season and understanding how to avoid them will help keep your property and employees safe, and keep your business running without interruption. To reduce the chance of accidents, injuries and property damage, here are the most common hazards colder weather brings for businesses, along with the ways to prevent them.

1. Power Outages

Most cold-season power failures happen when winter storms bring freezing rain, sleet, and high winds, damaging power lines and equipment. Without a backup power source, not only are you impacted, but your business can suffer from dampness, damaging walls, floors and plumbing.

Generators are a key component of business continuity for companies of all sizes. They not only keep business up and running during power outages, but also keep key building systems running so your business doesn’t deal with water damage.

2. Frozen Pipes

Cold temperatures can cause water pipes to freeze. Freezing in a pipe creates a lot of pressure inside the pipe and can cause the pipe to burst and likely lead to serious flooding, which can cause a lot of damage to a business in very little time.

The best prevention against frozen pipes is to keep them warm enough to stay above the freezing point.

• Seal openings & insulate pipes
• Maintain temperature & power in the building
• Monitor facility systems & detect problems early

3. Roof Damage & Collapse

Heavy snow can pose a serious risk to roofs and cause some to collapse, creating dangerous conditions. Once the accumulated snow and ice load reaches the “danger zone,” it runs the risk of compromising the roof’s structural integrity, potentially leading to collapse.

When snow buildup occurs, use a roof rake with an extended handle to pull snow of the roof from the safety of the ground. Removing roof snow can also prevent ice dams. Roof snow removal can be dangerous it would be better if you hire a professional snow removal service.

If a winter does leave a mark on your business, we recommend you take action immediately. Call us SERVPRO of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, small or big, we are here to assist you.