Commercial Water Damage Nightmare in Rogers

11/29/2022 (Permalink)

This flooded office in Rogers was caused by a water pipe burst

Water damage is one of the worst nightmares for commercial property managers and tenants in the city of Rogers.  Water damage can diminish the value of your commercial property, it can also pose health risks to occupants.  Hiring a professional restoration company, like SERVPRO of East Benton & Carroll Counties to mitigate the water damage is crucial and could save time and trouble later.

As a landlord, it’s important to understand your responsibility to make sure the property is safe and habitable.  Damage that occurs due to the landlord’s own negligence is your responsibility.  As a result, the landlord has to deal with the water damage caused by bad plumbing and pipes.

Tenants are responsible for their own actions that lead to water damage.  A good example is the tenant leaves the bathroom sink running causing water to damage the property.  Then the landlord is no longer at fault for the damage.  In other words, it’s the tenant’s responsibility for any costs connected with the repairs. 

Water damage caused by natural disasters such as flooding can be more complicated.  Since there is no specific party at fault, the responsibilities can be split between tenants and landlords. The landlord should contact a professional water damage restoration company, SERVPRO of East Benton & Carroll Counties, while the tenants handle any of their content damaged by the flood waters.

Many times, water damage is so severe that you need to rely on your insurance company to cover it.  You will probably be working with a property claims adjuster.  The key is documentation.  Regardless of the cause or who is at fault, make sure that everything is documented with pictures and videos.  Excellent documentation of the damage, discovery of the cause, and cost of repairs will make working with the property claims adjuster easier.

SERVPRO of East Benton & Carroll Counties should be your first choice for any residential or commercial water restoration.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to extract the water and restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of East Benton & Carroll Counties is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.