When a couple starts a life and gets married to one another, it is typically the most special moment of their lives so far. Everything is supposed to be perfect, run smoothly, and absolutely nothing can go wrong. But, what happens when water threatens to wreck a wedding? Recently, we were called into perform a water damage restoration project for a hotel after the sprinkler system failed and the ballroom flooded. And, as you may have guessed, the hotel was hosting a wedding in just a few short days and the ballroom was the space being used.
Not Letting Water Damage Wash Away The Wedding
We arrived at the hotel a mere hour after we received the frantic call. Time is always of the essence with these calls, but it was even more so today and we couldn’t afford to waste any since we were informed that a couple was having their wedding celebration at the sight in less than 24 hours. The main ballroom had been completely flooded by a faulty sprinkler head and we needed to make sure it was dry before the festivities began the next day.
Most sprinkler systems operate on a heat-trigger system. There is a thin layer of glass that will expand when air temperatures reach a certain degree. When the expansion happens, the water pressure breaks through the glass. There is nothing electronic regarding the activation of these systems, so if something were to tamper with the glass, the sprinklers could theoretically run until the water is cut off, even without a fire.
We had finished the initial drying at 1 am on Friday, but had to leave the sight as to not obstruct the celebration. The timing concerns led to us removing our equipment, then returning to set it all up again later that night. This also meant that we needed to move equipment after the wedding back into place and remove it again for the next day, as there was another event the day after.
By the time the main wedding ceremony took place on Saturday, we had already dried out most of the carpets and were even able to deodorize the area. The mother of the bride told us that she and her family were very thankful for how swiftly and effectively we took care of the water. Even though the sprinklers left a nasty smell on the carpet, our team was able to remove the smell and the day was dry, comfortable, and had complaints from the clients (or their guests).
Contact PuroClean Disaster Response for Water Restoration Services
Not every moment will be as important as your wedding, but that still does not mean that you should let water damage ruin it for you. Call our IICRC certified water damage professionals at (732) 366-9300 for professional restoration services.
Our technicians have years of experience with water damage in many situations. They are all thoroughly vetted and trained to the highest of industry standards. They have extensive knowlege on the best restoration methods, including how to use our proprietary QuickDry system. Our technicians will also communicate with you and any insurance companies you may use at every step of the restoration process to ensure the process is as easy as possible, as efficient as possible, and as considerate as possible.
Our goal for every job is to not only restore your home or property, but to also restore your peace of mind. So, if you or someone you know is suffering from water damage, do not wait to call us so we can provide you with our premium water damage restoration services.
