SERVPRO Helps Keep Open the Opportunity for Higher Learning in Frederick with Rapid Water Extraction and Cleanup

5/23/2022 (Permalink)

Frederick Commercial Structures when Plumbing Fails, Management Calls SERVPRO for Water Damage Cleanup

Commercial Water Cleanup in a Frederick College after an Old Water Pipe Bursts

A water spill can disrupt normal business operations because it leaves materials wet and surfaces slippery. A severe water spill necessitates thorough cleanup to restore normal conditions. SERVPRO was called to help deal with one major spill in a Frederick area college.

Before taking any restoration steps during a commercial water damage cleanup in Frederick, scoping the loss site is crucial to determine issues such as what caused the loss, the source point, and the extent of affected areas. The water loss at the college occurred when a pipe burst due to what we later determined as the effects of old age. In many places, lines installed before the 1980s are made with brittle materials such as cast iron. The constant changes in temperate and pressure can lead to cracking. Because replacing the pipes required extensive processes, including excavation, our SERVPRO technicians had to wait for plumbers to finish the replacement before we could clean the area next to the leak source.

The spilled water had spread from the source point to other areas, pooling mainly on the floors. Our SERVPRO technicians started extracting the water to stop moisture migration and the possibility of microbial growth, which would complicate the cleanup process. We have sufficient resources to handle this extraction since we have different pumps, including high-speed, truck-mounted, and portable extractors.

The spilled water had dissolved different soils spreading them across the property, necessitating cleanup. However, the soiling mostly affected hard surfaces such as tiles and concrete. By applying professional cleaning products and agitating with rotating brushes and water pressure, our SERVPRO technicians removed all the soils, leaving surfaces clean. We also removed the debris that accumulated from the replacement of the burst pipe.  

The soiling and other damages from a water spill can have a negative spiraling effect, especially in a learning institution. Call SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 to help manage any incident “Like it never even happened.”