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Why Is Organisation Important In Water Cleanup?

7/30/2020 (Permalink)

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How Staying Organised Makes Toronto Commercial Water Cleanup Faster.

Toronto business owners see more than their fair share of extreme weather, from hot summers to frigid winters with plenty of snow and ice. Bad weather is just one of many factors that can cause a leak in business premises. Whatever the cause of a leak, business owners want to get back on their feet quickly.

Water cleanup in Toronto needs to be fast, efficient, and reliable. Water damage to business premises is no small matter, and swift remediation is the best way to minimize damage. Business owners are keen to get up and running fast after an appliance leak, burst pipe, or storm. Good organization is key to a swift restoration process.

Why does organization matter in water cleanup?

It’s shocking to see signs of water in your business, whether in a flood or damp patches on the walls or ceiling. Time is of the essence when tackling water cleanup, which is why SERVPRO of North Mississauga recommends that businesses get organized as quickly as possible. 

What does water cleanup organization mean

Organization in cases of commercial water cleanup means:

Having an up to date list of contact numbers for all staff members

Having a water cleanup policy that tells the staff what to do in case of water emergencies

Making sure all staff know the chain of command and who to call

Drawing up a list of tasks to be done in the case of water damage

When do I need to get organized?

The best time to sort out your water damage policy is now. Do not wait until there is an incident, and you are already panicking. Draw up a list of useful information right now and distribute it to all staff members as soon as possible.

The sooner you plan for disaster, the better equipped you will be to handle one.

How does SERVPRO software help with organization?

SERVPRO trains our teams to be highly organized and to be responsible when it comes to logging data during a crisis. 

One of our key pieces of software is an industry-standard program named DryBook. DryBook is an IOS application that our teams use to log every aspect of your water cleanup job properly.

Using DryBook helps us stay compliant with the IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration. We use the software to log all the vital information, including:

The results of our initial inspection

Photographs from our first assessment of your premises

Description of all the affected rooms and materials

The scope of work we anticipate for your water cleanup project

Which drying equipment we use and how we place it

Any crucial notes about your premises and our plan for water cleanup therein

We use DryBook to make sure all the vital information about your water restoration project is kept in one easily accessible place. Having all the information available makes it easier for us to carry out our job to the high standard we demand of all our teams. It also facilitates conversations with your insurance adjuster if necessary.

When our teams attend a water cleanup situation, we always come prepared with all the tools necessary to do the job. We equip our technicians with a wide range of stationery and moveable water pumps, air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and extractor fans to ensure we leave your building "Like it never even happened."

DryBook is a different sort of equipment – one that helps us keep your project timely and tidy.

What about the SERVPRO Ready Plan?

SERVPRO Ready Plan (ERP) is a simple emergency plan that you can draw up in minutes, helping your business recover faster from a disaster. 

To get started with ERP, all you need to do is sign up and download the free app. Your ERP begins with a walkthrough of your facility. The app will prompt you to fill out vital information and take photos as necessary. 

By the time you finish your ERP, you will have a note of all the vital details your staff needs in the event of a water cleanup situation. Your plan includes full details of your facility, including water shut-off points and emergency assembly points, a note of the chain of command, and a guide to get you back to work as soon as possible.

An ERP establishes us as your local go-to restoration specialist, which means you can get help much more quickly when you need it. Your ERP also condenses all the essential information into an easy-to-access place so that you can respond more rapidly in an emergency.

If you are concerned about water damage planning and prevention, call SERVPRO of North Mississauga at (905) 238-7376.

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