Water Mitigation Measures in Bellingham to Protect Your Business

9/19/2024 (Permalink)

Water damage restoration is a long and involved process. Contact SERVPRO for certified technicians who are ready to help you.

Water Damage in Bellingham- How SERVPRO® Can Help

Bellingham is burrowed between the San Juan Islands and the majestic Cascade Mountains and is the county seat of Whatcom County. There are four public high schools in Bellingham: Bellingham High School, Sehome High School, Options High School, and Squalicum High School. Middle schools include Kulshan, Shuksan, Fairhaven, and Whatcom Middle Schools. Bellingham is a lively place year-round, with events like the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour featuring local artists working in various media and the Bellingham Highland Games & Scottish Festival, held every year at Ferndale's Hovander Park, which takes place the first whole weekend in June. 

Implementing effective water mitigation strategies for Bellingham business owners can aid in protecting their premises and reducing the risks associated with water-related disasters. Water damage is costly and disruptive, often leading to downtime, property damage, and financial loss. Routine inspections of plumbing systems, roofs, and basements are vital to identifying early signs of leaks or potential water damage. Professionals such as SERVPRO can help you manage a water intrusion situation. We also help you with ideas such as installing water-resistant materials. For example, vinyl flooring can be more resilient to water damage than wood or carpet.  

Signs of water damage in commercial spaces

• Musty odor
• Damaged ceiling tiles
• Damp carpeting
• Bubbling paint and wallpaper

Excess moisture can cause paint to bubble, and wallpaper may lift or curl, often an early sign that water has penetrated the walls.

SERVPRO's Approach to Water Damage Mitigation

SERVPRO uses advanced techniques and equipment to prevent water damage from escalating. We ensure the proper use of each piece of equipment for efficient results.

Mitigation measures

• Water extraction
• Removal of damaged materials and sealing of affected areas to prevent moisture transfer
• Drying and dehumidification

If standing water is present in a facility, fast water extraction reduces the likelihood of secondary damage, including mold growth and structural weakening. For commercial spaces that may be high-rise buildings, a portable extractor comes in handy as it can be taken into almost any area of the structure. However, it requires electricity, so we provide power through a generator.

SERVPRO of Whatcom County specializes in water mitigation, using advanced techniques and equipment to prevent damage escalation. Call us at (360) 733-1800. We are faster to any size disaster™.