If you can recognize any of the following signs of water damage, you may want to schedule an inspection to prevent the problem from escalating:

• Musty odor
• Mold growth
• Water stains on ceilings and walls
• Wet spots on ceilings, walls and floors

These may be symptoms of what is referred to as gradual water damage. The longer you wait, the more costly and complicated it may be to resolve the issue in your best interest.

Unless you detect the cause of damage immediately and put it under control until our professional specialists for water damage in San Diego arrive, floods or leaks can cause severe water damage. Depending on the gravity of the situation, it could take as little as one hour for damage to get out of hand. Water can start to spread rapidly and become absorbed by floors, walls, drywalls, furniture and other items before you have time to respond.

The term commercial water damage restoration refers to extensive water damage clean-up and the repair process aimed at restoring your property to its original state to the best of our ability and eliminating health and safety risks and concerns:

• Inspection & water damage assessment
• Water extraction
• Dehumidification & drying
• Cleaning
• Restoration

Since water damage claims are approximately the second most frequently filed insurance claims, it’s important to take steps in order to maximize your own claim, all the more so if you have never encountered a similar situation before. That is the only way to get the most out of your insurance and restore your commercial property to a reasonable extent. 

To minimize the risk of having your claim denied, take these steps:

• Study your policy to gain a firm grasp of its coverage and exclusions
• Report the damage promptly, no later than within 2 weeks of the incident
• Take action to prevent further damage and deterioration of your property
• Collect evidence by doing a walk-through inspection and taking photos
• Submit a detailed inventory of areas and items affected by water damage
• Gather and submit all the required paperwork

It is even more important to be proactive and be careful when taking out your insurance. Namely, certain types of water damage, including damage from surface water such as rainwater, may be perceived as flooding by your insurance company in the San Diego area. 

The problem is that your insurance policy may exclude flood damage and you will have to cover the whole repair and restoration bill. It is therefore essential that you request coverage for water damage and flooding before purchasing a policy.

If you suspect water damage in your commercial property in San Diego, time is of the essence. Contact us right away and we will perform a free inspection and recommend a course of action that is in your best interest. Risk Free is available round the clock and we are always prepared to provide a prompt response to water damage emergencies, regardless of the exact location of your commercial property in San Diego County. 

Aside from commercial water damage restoration, we provide all services in relation to fire and water damage, including professional emergency commercial plumbing available 24/7 in San Diego. This includes urgent and thorough sewage removal for commercial properties anywhere in San Diego. The initial appointment is on us. We are here to help you get your business back on track as soon as possible, so call now!