Protect Your Business While You're Away

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

There are a lot of reasons you may need to shut down your business in Prince George’s Country. If you're away, your site can be at risk of catastrophic flood damage. Water pipe repair is expensive, so consider doing some preventive work if:

• You work on a seasonal basis 

• You have recently been the target of fire or other damage to the premises

• Your location has been shut down by legal authorities 

• You move to another location and sell your former property 

• You have temporarily suspended operations for updating or remodeling

No matter why you decide to close down your store, the last thing you want is to go back to the disaster area. Here are a few precautions that may avoid harm to the water when you and your workers are elsewhere.

Keep Your Equipment Working

One of the best ways to protect your location from water damage is by maintaining your flood control equipment. Sump pumps are by far the most common water treatment equipment, so check your pump batteries and ensure proper mechanical operation before you leave for any period of time.

Close the Valves

You may also shut down your main water control system. It's always a good idea to be familiar with the following control valves: Fast responses to broken pipes will save hundreds of dollars in water pipe repair costs down the road.

Insulate

Isolation is commonly known to be prevention against freezing. You might be able to get more out of insulating your pipes, though, even if you're not afraid of them bursting. A little insulation may control small leaks, secure sensitive equipment or interior finishes.

It's pretty easy to make sure you have a safe, dry place to get back to, not a flooded one. These are not the steps you want to take every time you leave. However, if you're planning to be gone for more than a few days, these simple processes might save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in cleaning up and repairing water pipes.