Commercial Fire Damage In Your New Orleans Property

2/24/2020 (Permalink)

When your business suffers a disaster, you can call (504) 348-7526 for fast-acting service.

Removing Commercial Fire Damage from a New Orleans Grocer

Fire damage in any business is distressing for a variety of reasons, particularly in a retail setting. Not only are there plenty of structural components that need cleanup and potential replacement, but inventory, which is often made of flammable packaging or contents, can spread fires even faster. The losses incurred can be overwhelming for business owners without some help from reliable, fast-working professionals.

If your New Orleans grocery store needs commercial fire damage cleanup that can come when you need it, SERVPRO is a phone call away from providing precisely that. SERVPRO restoration technicians receive a thorough education in fire damage mitigation and restoration techniques to minimize losses while preserving safety and cleanliness that is compliant with local, state, and federal business regulations. SERVPRO can also aid you in the claims filing process by taking a comprehensive inventory of damages with electronic records.

Factors That Determine Commercial Fire Premiums
    •    Building materials. The construction of your building and its current condition all influence your premium. Newer facilities and recent upgrades to HVAC and electrical components can also lower the cost of insuring your business.
    •    Inherent risk. The reason people come into your business can also affect your costs. Restaurants are well-known for having higher risks, while small niche retailers typically have a low risk of fire hazards.
    •    Protection measures. Fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fireproofing measures and having a fire hydrant or station nearby can lower your premiums.
    •    Proximity to risk. Criminal activity in the area, as well as the frequency of accidents and natural disasters, all have a bearing on your premium. Think about your location, especially if you are near businesses with higher fire risks, such as an oil refinery.

How SERVPRO Restores Your Business
Electrical fires are a frequent cause of grocery store fires, which can lead to the proliferation of odors and soot on surfaces. While inventory in the affected area may need to be removed, in many cases, the structure can be salvaged.

Technicians work from ceiling to floor, starting with dry cleaning measures and the removal of loose, dry soot deposits. Alkaline or acid cleaners may be used to address more substantial damage depending on the extent. Blast media, like ground corn cobs or soda ash, can address heavy charring on surfaces that respond little to other cleaning methods.

SERVPRO of The New Orleans Westbank can leave your facilities looking “Like it never even happened.” When your business suffers a disaster, you can call (504) 348-7526 for fast-acting service.

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