How Can SERVPRO Save My Eager Business Money On A Move-Out During Fire Damage Restoration?

10/28/2021 (Permalink)

When you experience a fire in your property, you need expert assistance. Call our team at SERVPRO at (603) 225-2825.

Concord Business Owners Are Eager To Save On Costs

Concord business owners know how important it is to watch their budget in every area of business. A savvy CEO will look for the best ways to save on costs without compromising on quality to keep their business’ accounts healthy. However, most people most likely do not consider the price of a fire in terms of lost working hours and damage to valuable equipment. Ablaze can be costly for a business, so getting good value for money is vital during the fire damage restoration process.

Fire damage restoration is a must for Concord business owners after a fire. It isn’t easy to get business premises truly usable again without some help from the experts. SERVPRO teams are equipped with all the tools and training to handle any size of fire damage cleanup. Hiring a professional organization is one way to save money – we get you back on your feet and able to start earning again, faster.

One Way we Can Help You With Costs is by Lowering the Price of a Move-Out.

What is a Move-Out?

A move-out removes various items such as office furniture, equipment, records, and more, to a secure location after a fire. A move-out is not always necessary, but in some cases, it is the best way to clear space for restoration crews to do their job.

SERVPRO of Concord takes great care to monitor and log your inventory before moving and to handle all items with the utmost care and attention. After all, broken items cost you money, so protecting each piece is vital.

How Can SERVPRO Help Save Me Money on a Move-Out?

A move-out can add to the restoration fee, which is why we only use it as a strategy when necessary. However, even when a move-out is needed, we are always budget aware. Some things we can do to keep the cost down include:

• Cleaning items before moving them out to cut down on the labor cost of unpacking, cleaning, and then re-packing at the storage facility
• Storing some things on the business premises, if there are secure areas that are safe to use as storage, the overall labor and move-out cost is less
• Liaising with you and showing you your best plans and options, so you always know how your money is being spent and why

What Does SERVPRO Do After the Move-Out?

After the move-out, SERVPRO teams set to work cleaning and restoring your business premises to leave it “Like it never even happened.” For example, we:

• Use water extractors to remove water from fire-fighting efforts
• Utilize hand-cleaning, scrubbing, vacuuming, immersion, and spot cleaning to remove soot stains from everything, including the walls, ceiling, furniture, and upholstery
• Send items out for deep or dry cleaning if necessary
• Assess paper files and records for damage, and use vacuum freezing to prevent further damage if needed
• Bring in air scrubbers and fogger to remove smoky smells and leave the building smelling fresh once more

What Happens When It’s Time to Move Things Back in?

When cleaning is complete, it is time to return your items to your business premises. Don’t fret – when it comes time for a move-back, our teams will take excellent care of your contents and ensure their safe return. We start our move-back process by double-checking that your inventory is accurately logged. Then we load your items onto our trucks, secure them to prevent damage, and return them to your premises. If we have your permission, we can also take care of unpacking your items and returning them to their rightful positions.

We stay in touch with you, our staff at your premises, and, if necessary, your insurance adjuster to ensure a smooth and easy move-back.

Is There Anything I Can Do in Advance to Prepare for a Move-Out?

It is always a good idea to prepare for a disaster. We recommend using the SERVPRO Emergency Ready Plan (ERP) to stay one step ahead. ERP helps you complete a full assessment of your business premises and plan for potential emergencies. The free ERP app guides you through assessing your business and taking detailed notes about the premises.

You can include your fire damage plan and an inventory of your business items in your Emergency Ready Plan. You can also use it to establish SERVPRO as your go-to fire damage restoration experts so that you can contact us more quickly in the event of a blaze.

Planning with ERP means you and your staff know exactly what to do if a fire occurs, saving valuable time.

If you are concerned about fire damage to your business premises, call SERVPRO of Concord at (603) 225-2825.