A storefront with rain through the entrance
Rain through a shop front or a door can run across the sales floor and into the stockroom. The crew removes the water from the entrance first, then works back through the space toward the wettest area.
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Commercial Storm Water Restoration in Meridian
Water extraction and drying for businesses in Meridian that take in storm or pipe water and need to reopen.
- Phones answered 24/7
- Storm, wind and flood water
- Scope explained before work starts
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Commercial Water
Commercial Storm Water Restoration: what it covers
Quick answer
Commercial storm water restoration removes water from businesses that take in rain, storm openings or pipe leaks, and dries the structure so the space can reopen. In Meridian, the scope is planned around the trading hours, the stock and equipment in the space and the drying schedule. A local technician agrees the scope and price in writing before work starts.
A business that takes in storm water loses trading time as well as materials. Stock, shelving, counters and equipment can be damaged within hours, and the floor and walls take on moisture that must dry before the space can be used again. The scope of a commercial job is set with the owner or manager, not left to the crew to decide on its own.
The work follows the same steps as a house, but at a larger scale and with more to plan. Water is extracted, the openings are covered, wet materials are removed and the structure is dried to readings. In a business, the order of these steps also depends on when the space must be open, what stock must be moved and which areas the customers use.
If a business has water coming in, call (833) 490-5225. Move stock and equipment off the floor if it is safe, switch off power to wet areas at the panel if it is dry and reachable, and tell the technician what the space is used for.
- Service area
- Meridian & Lauderdale County
- Availability
- Phones answered 24/7, emergencies first
- Phone
- (833) 490-5225
Warning signs
Signs you need commercial storm water restoration
Keep staff and customers out of the wet areas until the power has been checked and the water removed. Do not run electrical equipment in standing water, and do not use an extension cord across a wet floor. Watch for fallen ceiling tiles and sagging fixtures. Wear protective footwear and gloves when handling wet stock and materials, and wash after contact.
- Water across the sales floor, stockroom or back-of-house area after rain
- Wet carpet, tile grout or flooring at the entrance where rain came in
- Stained or sagging suspended ceiling tiles
- Shelving, cabinets or counters that are wet at the base
- A musty smell in a shut stockroom or back office after rain
- A roof or wall opening over the business that has not been covered
- Equipment or electrical outlets standing in water
Our process
How our commercial storm water restoration visit works
Agree the scope with the owner or manager
The technician meets the owner or manager, learns which areas must be open and which stock and equipment are at risk, and agrees the order of work. The scope is written down with the price and approved before the work starts.
Make the space safe and protect the stock
Power to wet areas is cut at the panel where it is dry and reachable. Stock and equipment at risk are moved to dry areas, and the crew takes photographs of the space and the stock before anything is moved.
Extract the water and cover the openings
Standing water is extracted from the sales floor, stockroom and back-of-house areas. Openings in the roof or walls are covered to stop the next rain from adding to the damage.
Remove wet materials and open ceilings where needed
Suspended ceiling tiles, wet carpet, soaked trim and insulation are removed from the affected areas. Ceilings are opened only where readings show water is held above them.
Dry the structure and report the readings
Air movers and dehumidifiers are set across each area, and the readings are taken and recorded on a schedule. The space is handed back once the readings are dry, with a written record of the work.
How is a commercial storm water job planned around trading hours?
The order of work is agreed with the owner or manager so that the public areas, the back-of-house and the stock are handled in the order that fits the business. Some work is done out of hours, and the drying schedule is set so the space can be used as early as the readings allow.
A sales floor is often the first area that must reopen, so the crew may work there first. The stockroom and the back office can be dried while the business trades, if the work can be kept separate from customers.
The technician explains what can be done during trading and what must wait. Ask for that plan in writing, so the schedule is clear to staff and to the owner.
What happens to the stock and the shelving that got wet?
Stock that is dry and sealed can often be moved and kept. Stock that has taken on water, along with cardboard, paper and soft goods, is usually removed. Shelving is dried in place where it is sound and replaced where it has swelled or lost its strength.
The crew photographs the stock and records what was moved and what was removed. That record is useful to the owner for stock decisions and for any paperwork that follows the storm.
Shelving and counters are lifted away from the wet floor so the bases can dry. The technician will say which pieces can be kept and which are beyond drying.
What moves the cost of a commercial storm water job?
The floor area affected, the number of rooms, the amount of stock and fixtures that must be moved, the ceiling and wall work and how the drying must be scheduled all decide the job. The price is explained and approved before work starts.
A small storefront with water at the door is a shorter job than a large floor with water in several rooms and a ceiling above. Suspended ceilings, shelving and fixtures each add time to the removal and the drying.
The hours the space must be closed also affect the plan. The owner decides how much disruption is acceptable, and the crew builds the schedule around it. The scope and the price are written down and approved before the work begins.
Who should a business call for the roof and the structure?
Roof repair and structural work are done by the trades that do them, and the water crew covers the opening and dries the damage underneath. The crew will say what it can see and what needs a roofer or a structural check.
A business owner should arrange the roof repair with a roofer they choose, once the opening has been covered. The water crew can work with the roofer's timing and leave the area ready for the repair.
If the building has a structural concern, such as a sagging roof or a cracked wall, work in that area stops until the concern has been checked by the right person.
What records should a business keep after a storm?
Keep dated photographs, a list of the stock and equipment affected and the readings from the drying. Keep the written scope and price, and any invoices. These records help with the repair and with any insurance paperwork.
Photographs should be taken from the same spots before and after the work, and should show the stock, the ceilings and the floor. Keep the originals with their dates.
How a claim is handled is decided by the business's policy and its insurer, and the crew cannot promise an outcome. The technician will provide the drying record and the scope so the claim can be assessed from the facts.
Options
Types and options for commercial storm water restoration
A stockroom or back-of-house with an opening overhead
A roof opening above a stockroom wets the stock, shelving and floor below. The crew covers the opening, moves stock where it is safe to do so and dries the room before stock is returned.
A business with a pipe leak or sewage backup
A pipe leak or backup in a business is cleaned as a separate job, with the affected materials removed and the space disinfected where needed. The steps are explained to the owner before the work starts.
Lauderdale County
Why commercial storm water restoration is different in Meridian and Lauderdale County
Storm rain in Meridian can enter a business through a storefront, a loading door, a roof opening or a drain. The crew checks each of those routes, because the water often reaches the back of the space by a different path than the one that leaked first.
Humid Mississippi air slows the drying of a commercial floor, and a larger space holds more moisture in its air. The dehumidifiers are sized to the room, and the readings are checked on a schedule until the space is dry.
The tornado of April 2018 and the straight-line wind of May 2021 both affected Lauderdale County. A business in Meridian that was open during a storm may have damage that appears in the days after, so the crew checks the whole space rather than only the visible wet areas.
One call and it gets handled.
A crew is dispatched as fast as one is available, and you approve the estimate before any work starts.
Where we work
Commercial Storm Water Restoration across Lauderdale County
- Commercial Water in Meridian
- Commercial Water in Marion
- Commercial Water in Bailey
- Commercial Water in Daleville
- Commercial Water in Toomsuba
- Commercial Water in Lauderdale
- Commercial Water in Collinsville
- Commercial Water in Chunky
- Commercial Water in Porterville
- Commercial Water in Stonewall
- Commercial Water in Little Rock
- Commercial Water in Enterprise
- Commercial Water in Hickory
- Commercial Water in De Kalb
- Commercial Water in Quitman
- Commercial Water in Decatur
- Commercial Water in Rose Hill
- Commercial Water in Pachuta
- Commercial Water in Union
- Commercial Water in Newton
- Commercial Water in Scooba
- Commercial Water in Shubuta
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Related
Related services
Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Damage
Extraction and drying after heavy rain or flash flooding leaves water in a home or business in Meridian.
Storm-Opened Building Water Entry
Covering a storm-opened roof or wall and drying what the rain reached in Meridian.
Sewage Backup Cleanup
Separate cleanup of sewage that backs up through drains, toilets or floor drains in Meridian.
Storm Claim Documentation
Dated photographs, a damaged-items list and drying readings for a storm water claim in Meridian.
Guides
Read before you book
Water Damage Insurance Claims in Mississippi: How They Move and Where to Complain
A water damage claim in Mississippi is decided by your policy and your insurer.
Hiring a Water Damage Company in Mississippi: What to Ask and Get in Writing
Before a water damage crew starts in Mississippi, ask who will do the work, what the scope and price include, what readings will show the job is finished and which registrations apply to the work.
FAQ
Commercial Storm Water Restoration FAQs
Can the business stay open while the work is done?
Sometimes. The technician agrees with the owner which areas can stay open and which must be closed. Wet areas are closed off, and the work is planned so customers and staff are kept away from the drying equipment and the water.
Who decides what stock is thrown away?
The owner decides, based on the crew's photographs and list. The technician explains what has been wet, what can be dried and what is beyond drying. Nothing is discarded without the owner being told why.
Will the price be given before the work starts?
Yes. The scope and the price are written down and approved by the owner or manager before the work begins. If the scope changes during the job, the change is explained and approved before it is made.
Does the crew repair the roof?
The crew covers the opening and dries the water damage. The roof repair is done by a roofer you choose. The crew can work with the roofer on timing and will leave the area ready for the repair.
Can you dry the business's ceilings and walls?
The crew removes wet ceiling tiles and drywall where needed and dries the framing and cavities behind them. The finishing and the replacement of the ceiling or the walls is done by the trades that do that work.
What if the business was open when the storm hit?
Call the line as soon as it is safe. The crew will plan the work around the time the business needs to reopen, and it will check the whole space, not only the places where the water is visible.