Battling the Beast: Why Commercial Water Damage Requires a Different Approach

The Restoration Revolution Podcast

What Makes Commercial Water Damage Different Than Residential Water Damage?

Water damage restoration takes on entirely new dimensions when tackling commercial properties. Chad Mallonee, owner of Hazard Clean Restoration, pulls back the curtain on the complex world of business restoration in this eye-opening conversation.
The structural differences alone create significant challenges. Unlike residential properties with their wood frames and limited square footage, commercial buildings feature steel framing, concrete walls, and multiple floors—meaning water doesn't just affect one room, but can cascade through an entire building. Add in specialized areas like data centers, mechanical rooms, and sophisticated electronics, and you've got an entirely different restoration puzzle.
Perhaps most challenging is balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. While residential jobs typically involve working with a single homeowner who might temporarily relocate, commercial restoration requires coordination with building owners, property managers, business operators, and sometimes government officials—all while keeping businesses operational. This demands creative solutions like after-hours work schedules, phased restoration approaches, and alternative access routes for customers and employees.
The stakes couldn't be higher. As Chad explains, rapid response to commercial water damage doesn't just save thousands of dollars—it saves hundreds of thousands or even millions. He shares a powerful example of arriving at a building to find water flowing out of the lobby and down the exterior stairs. Through immediate action and specialized equipment like trailer-mounted desiccant dehumidifiers, his team prevented catastrophic damage that would have threatened the building's very operations.
Whether you're a business owner, property manager, or restoration professional, this episode delivers crucial insights into the high-stakes world of commercial restoration. Subscribe to the Restoration Revolution podcast for more expert guidance on navigating property disasters and putting your family or business on the road to recovery.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Commercial Challenges (00:00:00)

2. Commercial vs Residential Differences (00:01:18)

3. Insurance Complexities in Commercial Settings (00:02:45)

4. Advanced Equipment for Commercial Restoration (00:05:18)

5. Success Story: Rapid Response Impact (00:06:24)