Water Damage Restore recently completed a water mitigation project at a commercial flex space building in Rochester, MN. This case study highlights the comprehensive approach taken to address significant water damage while minimizing disruption to the multiple businesses leasing the building spaces.
Restoration Company
- Water Damage Restore
501 1st Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 - (507) 405-2888
Water Damage Restore provides expert water and fire damage restoration, flood cleanup, and biohazard cleaning in Rochester, MN, and nearby areas, including Byron, Oronoco, - Stewartville, and Eyota. Serving zip codes 55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, and 55906.55901
Location
- Neighborhood: Southwest Rochester
- Town: Rochester
- City: Rochester
- County: Olmsted County
- State: Minnesota
- Zip Code: 55902
- Landmarks: Near Apache Mall and Crossroads Shopping Center
Insurance Coverage
- Details: The client’s policy covered water damage restoration, which facilitated a smooth claims process and timely project initiation.
Project Type & Size
- Loss Type: Water Damage
- Property Type: Commercial Flex Space Building
- Size: Approximately 10,000 square feet
Numerical Info
- Building Year: Built in 2005
- Project Cost: $65,000
- Drying Time: 96 hours
- Total Project Time: 12 days
- Damage Category: Category 2 water loss
Features/Benefits
- 24/7 Emergency Response
- Minimal Disruption to Business Operations
- Advanced Drying Techniques
- Comprehensive Insurance Coordination
- Effective Water Extraction
Problems
- Challenge: Significant water damage from a burst pipe, affecting multiple leased business spaces.
- Complication: Ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing business operations while performing effective water mitigation.
Solution
- Approach: Immediate water extraction using high-capacity pumps, deployment of dehumidifiers and air movers, and use of thermal imaging to detect hidden moisture.
- Business Continuity: Implemented strategic scheduling and partitioning to allow businesses to continue operations during the restoration process.
Project Length & Products Used
- Loss Date: May 15, 2024
- Inspection Date: May 16, 2024
- Completion Date: May 28, 2024
- Total Drying Time: 96 hours
- Products/Equipment Used:
- Pumps: RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums
- Dehumidifiers: Dri-Eaz Revolution LGR
- Air Movers: Phoenix AirMax
- Thermal Imaging Cameras: FLIR E8
Summary
The recent water mitigation project completed by Water Damage Restore at a commercial flex space building in Rochester, MN, showcased the team’s expertise in handling complex water damage cases. The use of advanced equipment and techniques ensured effective mitigation while allowing businesses to continue their operations with minimal disruption. This project underscores the importance of timely and professional intervention in water damage scenarios to prevent further complications and maintain business continuity.