Commercial damage is something that no owner wants to have to deal with. Commercial damage no matter what the cause may be can effect you in multiple ways. You’d have to spend lots of money fixing the damage, possibly shut down temporarily, and lose a lot of money in the process with having to be closed. If you maintain your building you’ll have a better chance of not experiencing commercial water damage but that means you need to put in the work that comes with that. Now, let’s talk about some of the most common causes of commercial water damage.

Natural Disasters

Natural disasters like flooding, thunderstorms, hurricanes and lots more can cause lots of damage to your commercial property and cost lots of money to fix. 

Burst Pipes

There are lots of reasons a pipe in your building might become damaged or burst. If you see any signs such as water stains or a bad musty smell, chances are you might be experiencing a burst pipe. If this happens, you need to contact a professional company to come help you as soon as possible.

Damaged Roof

If anything damages your roof like clogged gutters or a tree limb, these things can cause water to leak into your commercial building and cause terrible damage inside. It’s crucial to check on your roof often so that you can maintain it as needed and prevent any damage from happening. 

Window Damage

When windows are damaged or not sealed correctly, water can seep into the cracks and into your building. If the water gets onto your floors or walls it will lead to damage of your floors and most likely mold because mold grows where there is moisture! When maintaining your companies building, you should routinely check and make sure your windows are shut correctly and sealed to prevent any water from ever coming in.

Damaged HVAC System

If you as a business owner doesn’t make sure that your commercial HVAC systems aren’t cleaned out, these will eventually wear out and get damaged and be a perfect opportunity for a leak in your building. Cleaning these out regularly and making sure they’re well kept will save you money in the long run and make sure you don’t make any problems bigger. 

Now that you know the most common causes of commercial water damage, make sure that you maintain your building as best as you can. If you have no time to do so or you have no idea how to do such things to maintain it, it’s vital to call a trustworthy and well trained company that can help you protect your commercial building. Here at FloStop Restoration, our highly trained team takes pride in making sure that our customers and their homes or businesses are taken care of!