Managing Water Leaks in West Palm Beach Commercial Buildings

3/18/2022 (Permalink)

It is National Fix a Leak Week and we are reminding businesses in West Palm Beach to understand leak prevention, detection, and insurance protection. Commercial building leaks can range in severity and size but there are a few proactive measures you can take to try to mitigate and prevent damage before a leak spreads.

Secure a Certified Water Restorer

Preventative maintenance can save communities considerable money in the long term. Having a qualified restoration company vetted and selected before disaster strikes will help restore and repair water-damaged areas after a leak. SERVPRO of West Palm Beach assists many high-rise condominiums and office buildings in the Palm Beaches to address their water damage and prevent secondary damage. We are an IICRC Certified firm with highly-certified technicians on our teams. We work with and around tenants and other vendors to complete a job quickly and efficiently.

Proactive Inspection

Through proactive inspections and consistent monitoring, maintenance teams can prevent problematic leaks in an office space. Don’t wait to diagnostic look to determine an issue within the building. Leak detection can be tricky and intricate. A good way to watch water use is to install water meters to track water use. These meters and submeters allow facility management teams to narrow down specific areas and timeframes linked to heavier water use.

Other methods of general leak detection include listening and visually inspecting areas for water use. Wet spots, floor puddles, and any sounds of running water.  Be data-driven when evaluating the water use within your West Palm Beach commercial facility. View water bills from the past year or two and try to find trends or inexplicable inconsistencies. Determine if there are unexplained factors for changes year over year.

Keep Insurance Agents Close

It is important to know what is covered by your commercial property insurance policy. The insurance market experiences change constantly. Review your policy terms when you notice signs of water damage.  Always document losses with photos. Insurance agents keep open communication with local and national vendors, like SERVPRO of West Palm Beach in order to provide you with the best recommendations.