Should My Syracuse Business Have Flood Insurance?

8/17/2020 (Permalink)

If you have flood damage from a storm inside your business, call on us at SERVPRO of East Onondaga County.

Insurance Gives You Peace of Mind with Flood Damage, and SERVPRO is Available to Handle All the Cleanup in Syracuse

Any natural disaster, especially flooding, can be quite a hit to any business in the Syracuse area. It is vital that you take time weigh all your options when it comes to insurance coverage to ensure you have the cushion that you need whenever such a disaster strikes. No matter the fallout, SERVPRO is available with fast response times and proven methods to get your business back up and running again. In many instances, a commercial space may be able to remain open while working carefully to mitigate the loss.

How Does SERVPRO Handle Flooding?

We have a proven restoration process, which allows us to get to work quickly to handle your flood damage in Syracuse. Once you call us, we have our Green Fleet onsite and ready to work in as little as four hours. Our processes involve the use of industrial-grade equipment and a broad range of cleaning products registered with the EPA. Some of the tools and equipment used most often on flood-related projects include:

    •    Powerful pumps with the capability of transporting water up and out of the lowest levels of your property
    •    Trash pumps with self-priming capacity, able to handle solid waste one ¼ inch and under
    •    Submersible pumps that can handle anywhere from 100 up to 18k gallons of water removal per hour
    •    Weighted extractors, or rovers that help remove moisture from carpets
    •    Light wand extractors, which handle tough to reach areas that come with space restrictions

What About Mold in My Business?

When it comes to insurance coverage, you will need to check your policy to determine what is covered. Mold infestation is generally only included when it develops as a direct result of your flood damage. In any case, utilize the tools and proper methods to clean up the mold, followed by sanitization and deodorization.

If you have flood damage from a storm inside your business, call on us at SERVPRO of East Onondaga County. You can contact us 24/7 for emergency service by calling (315) 446-8776.