Why A Professional Restoration Company Is Your Best Bet

2/26/2020 (Permalink)

When a disaster hits your business trust the professionals at SERVPRO of Salem/Peabody/Marblehead

When a storm, fire or any other type of disaster strikes your Salem, Peabody, Marblehead, Swampscott or Middleton business, the aftermath can be devastating. It’s hard to know what to do and where to begin picking up the pieces. If there is significant damage to your business, the thought of the cleanup process can be overwhelming. You may ask yourself if you should you do the cleanup yourself to save the cost of hiring a professional. How hard could it be? In actual fact, the cleanup and restoration process after a disaster is a huge job. It is not as simple as a DIY job. There are many factors that need to be considered, and many hidden dangers that can get worse if not handled properly. Here are the reasons why it’s best to hire a professional restoration company after a disaster has struck your home.

Smoke and Fire Damage

On the surface, smoke damage doesn’t seem that bad. You may assume that you could probably use a household cleaner to get rid of any marks or stains. However, the danger of smoke damage isn’t necessarily about what you can see but what you can’t see. Smoke particles are very fine and have a knack for settling into the small crack and crevices of your office. If not removed, the burnt smell can linger in your business for a long period of time, and in some cases permanently. In addition, the smoke particles can irritate your lungs and cause health problems if not cleaned up properly.

Respiratory issues are very much associated with improperly treated smoke damage. Knowing which areas of your facility have been damaged by smoke can very difficult. This is the due to smoke particles being very fine, which can be invisible to the naked eye. With every breath you take, you may be inhaling soot and smoke particles. They contain toxic elements that can severely damage your lungs. You may notice that you are coughing or wheezing for no particular reason. Smoke exposure has even been linked to lung disease and other chronic lung conditions.

Eye irritation can also be a result of smoke exposure. Fine smoke particles can cause your eyes to feel a burning sensation. In some extreme cases the eyes can swell and it can affect your vision. Seek medical attention if this occurs.

Flood Damage

Floods can cause extensive damage to your business. They not only have the ability to saturate and destroy your facility and its contents, but also threaten it with secondary damages such as mold damage. Once the water is gone, you may assume that moping and drying are sufficient enough to keep damage at bay but depending on the extent of the damage your facility may need more than that.   Quickly addressing water damage greatly reduces secondary damaged from occurring.

Water damage left unaddressed may cause mold damage which can occur in less than 48 hour after water infiltration. Drywall and flooring are particularly susceptible to water damage due to their porous materials. A professional restoration company can make sure that all building materials in your office are properly cleaned thoroughly and efficiently to minimize how much of your property need to be discarded or replaced.

Mold is silent and oftentimes rears its ugly head after flooding. If all of the moisture is not removed completely, mold can easily develop, multiply and infest your office. As it grows, it releases spores into the air that can be inhaled by the occupants of the building. These spores can cause serious health problems, especially for those who already have respiratory issues such as asthma. People with allergies, infants, and children are especially at risk of being harmed by mold as well. Every inch of the flooded area must be properly dried and sanitized so that mold is not allowed to prosper.

Safety

Whether you have experienced damage from fire, flood, or another natural disaster, safety should always be the number one concern. If you have not had a professional assess the damage to your building, there could be a ticking time bomb just waiting to cause havoc. It might be that your floor has been weakened during flooding and it could collapse at any moment. Not to mention the damaging affect to your health associated with mold or smoke exposure. After a storm, your roof may be left vulnerable and a quick repair might be all that you need to avoid extreme and costly damages. Having your building properly cleaned and restored by a professional will help keep you and your employees safe.

Having your facility damaged by a natural disaster or a fire is upsetting and stressful enough. It can be hard to think of spending money on repairs and restoration when you think that you may be able to do it yourself. However, the money should be considered an investment. You are investing in the health and safety of yourself and your employees, the structural integrity of your building and the contents within. If you have been affected by disaster, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Salem/Peabody/Mrblehead today at 978.744.4545