Commercial Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Services

Whether you’re a small business owner or run a multi-state corporation, dealing with commercial property damage can take quite a toll on both you and your enterprise. Most commercial property owners are unprepared for a disaster. We never expect fire or flood to happen to us. It does, though. When it does, knowing who to call and how long the commercial restoration process will take can really help get your business back up and running sooner.

It all starts with you, though. You need to call a local restoration company fast — within 24 hours of any property damage. The sooner you call, the sooner the restoration team can arrive.

Commercial Restoration and Recovery Process

The commercial restoration process is key in reversing any type of disaster. The plan involves assessing the damage, cleaning up the disaster and reversing any damage to your property fast. Before you know it, you’ll be able to reopen your doors to the public sooner.

• Step 1 : Emergency Contact — The first step is in your hands. You need to grab a phone and call a local restoration company for 24-hour emergency restoration services.
• Step 2 : Assessment — Upon arriving at the scene, the restoration team will immediately begin assessing the property damage. You’ll receive a quote and timeframe at this point.
• Step 3 : Mitigation — Depending on the type of damage, such as smoke or water, it is important to mitigate any further damage. This process is done by treating the source and sealing off the area.
• Step 4 : Cleanup — A full, thorough cleaning of the whole process begins promptly to ensure the building is clean and free of contaminants or harmful bacteria.
• Step 5 : Restoration — The final step is the full repair and restoration of the entire property. This step includes repairing or replacing cabinets, flooring, carpet, drywall and more.

Commercial Restoration Time Frame

Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer as to the time frame for commercial restoration. It can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to complete, depending on the amount of damage present in the property. The team will also need to factor in location, replacement materials and labor.

A key part in the assessment phase of the above-mentioned restoration process is to consider the scope of the damages. Then, with this information available to the team, it is possible to estimate a complete time frame. You’ll be in the know throughout the whole process.

You’ll find 24-hour commercial restoration services through Restoration 1 of Greater Minneapolis. We vow to work with you to reopen your business to your customers sooner. Give us a call at 612-200-2302!

About The Author

David Tynes is the general manager of Restoration of Greater Minneapolis. David has years of experience in home and commercial restoration, and he is certified as a restoration professional by the IICRC.