Tips For Your Business While You Are Away.

8/14/2018 (Permalink)

Cause of loss in a local business.

If your business is going on holiday or extended break, making sure your commercial property in Vero Beach is safe from potential water damage hazards is vital. Without anyone there to immediately act on an issue that requires water pipe repair, a flooding problem can spiral out of control. Following these three tips can make coming back from a leisurely break to a flooded workplace unlikely.

1. Check the Water Supply Lines

Everything that uses water should be inspected. Businesses have many things that use the water lines and should be evaluated:

• Refrigerators
• Toilets
• Sinks
• Dishwashers
• Ice makers
• Washing machines

With a flashlight, check the attached cords for cracks or breaks. If you see any problems, turn that specific shutoff valve off and arrange for water pipe repair when you are back.

2. Turn Off the Main Valve Before Leaving

If you have access, it is important to turn off the main valve to the water supply. In an older commercial property, there is a gate valve that must be rotated until the gate it controls is fully down. In newer properties, there is a ball valve with a lever that needs to be turned 90 degrees to the “off position” when it is not turned the same way as the pipe.

Shutting down the main valve will stop looming problems regardless. When your business opens again, you can resume being vigilant of any leaks after turning it back on.

3. Inspect the Outside of the Property

The building’s downspout should be free of any debris to stop rainwater or snow melt from causing water damage. A simple check keeps the mechanism working towards keeping your business not flooded.

Water damage is scary, but it can be mitigated. If prevention isn’t adequate or water pipe repair is necessary upon return, reach out to trained professionals at SERVPRO.

 Being mindful of ways to stop the water from flowing goes a long way to stop any problem from happening while away.