How Restaurants Often Take on Water Damage in Pineville

11/10/2016 (Permalink)

Pineville Water and Fire Damage in a Restaurant

SERVPRO Can Restore Commercial Water Damage to Your Restaurant

Restaurants tend to use a lot more water than most other businesses, and for a good reason. Restaurants need water to cook, to clean, to make beverages, and for a much higher degree of sanitation than is necessary for most other companies. With how much water the average American restaurant uses, it's no surprise that they are hit by water damage at a relatively high rate. Here are a few of the most common ways that your restaurant may take on water damage in the future.

Sprinklers
In the interest of safety, SERVPRO highly recommends that commercial establishments have an automated sprinkler system to douse any flames that may start up quickly. In a restaurant, fires can start more often, thus leading to more commercial water damage from sprinklers in Pineville. Kitchen fires, even with high-quality equipment and sufficient safety measures, are not uncommon. Furthermore, many restaurants still allow smoking outside, which can contribute to another fire hazard. Sprinklers can cause excessive damage to carpeting, tablecloths, and other fabrics, as well as ruining food stock.
 
Busted Water Mains
Water main troubles are a big problem for restaurants, as the business just can't function without running water. Water mains can crack, especially in older buildings, creating a massive leak which can ruin anything around it. In some cases, it may take serious construction work to replace a water main (although many buildings' are easy to access). SERVPRO technicians can follow after major water main repairs to begin the water extraction process.
 
Water Overflows
Whether it's in the restroom or the kitchen, water overflows can create all sorts of problems for a restaurant. If not dried quickly, floors may develop mold growth, sometimes under tiles or behind paneling. Rugs and carpeting may bleed out their colors, and wall materials may become stained. Proper plumbing maintenance is key in keeping these issues to a minimum.
 
SERVPRO of South Charlotte is ready and prepared to handle any commercial water damage you can throw at us. For fast and cost-saving service, call us at (704) 333-7737.