Water Damage Restoration in Aventura for an Apartment Building

In December 2019, PuroClean of Aventura provided water damage restoration in an apartment building in Aventura, FL. The building was large as it accommodated 600 people, a third of which were tenants. And, with over 40 rooms being affected, the loss was a pretty big one! Since the flood occurred on December 23, we knew that drying up the place was critical!

The water damage incident was one we often see in all kinds of buildings. A pipe burst on the first floor, flooding the entire ground level, including the main lobby. Although it may not seem plausible that a broken pipe can cause a big loss, the impact of a broken pipe can be huge, like it was in this particular case. Check out the full story — and how we handled the cleanup — below.

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First, we immediately ensured the safety of the tenants, the building’s administrative and maintenance crews, and of our own teams. We also followed the property manager’s indications regarding how to best navigate the building. We communicated with him and the other clients daily.

Moreover, the lobby continued their normal operations and they urged us to provide remediation services as fast as possible to allow their services to continue. Thus, while we were drying out the lobby area, they continued providing services in the lobby.

Also, most of the areas had to remain open to people who continued to use the lobby and other affected areas. The main reception area, elevator shafts, ballroom, mechanical room, apartments, tenants’ storage areas, restrooms, and kitchen were all affected to some degree.

The drying process consisted of utilizing industrial fans and dehumidifiers throughout the flooded areas. Our team also had to bypass a typical problem in our line of work: having enough power sources for all of the equipment. We resolved the issue by bringin fuel-based generators to plug our tools into. What’s more, our team was working in all of the 40 spaces at the same time.

Furthermore, our technicians used heavy-duty dehumidifiers — specialized tools that condensate and remove excess water from wet surfaces. In addition, air movers helped evaporate the moisture from the walls, carpet, and contents. Drying prevents bacteria, mold growth, and structural damage.

When we finished the job, the building manager showed his appreciation for our work. Everyone was able to get back to their normal lives in their newly restored apartments. During this job, our team really shined with their speed, efficiency, and quality of work.

For water damage restoration in Aventura, call PuroClean of Aventura!

As providers of water damage restoration in Aventura and nearby areas, home or business owners count on us for their water damage repair needs. We can handle both small scale residential losses, as well as large commercial remediation jobs, like the one we discussed in this article. Call us now at (305) 907-7373 for more information.