Car And Truck Impacts to Commercial BuildingS
A car or truck hitting your building has potentially serious implications. Not every restoration company is equipped to respond to the unique challenges posed by a vehicle impact, including securing the structure, assessing structural damage, and cleaning up the aftermath. American Restoration Solutions is always ready to respond at a moment’s notice. From board-up vehicles to drying equipment, we have the commercial grade equipment needed for large scale restoration & emergency boarding after a car or truck hits a building.
American Restoration Solutions provides comprehensive and total job coverage for all types of property damage. We manage the entire process from beginning to end with one goal — getting your property and belongings back to their original state as quickly as possible. For over 55 years, our family-owned businesses have been focused on 100% client satisfaction.
Has a car hit your building? We can help!
Commercial Building Damage From A Car IMpact
If your business is struck by a vehicle, proceed with caution! Structural damage may have occurred that can make the building unsafe to occupy. American Restoration Solutions provides virtual and on-site assessments 24/7. Depending on the extent of the damage, a structural engineer may be needed to certify the building is safe to occupy. Broken pipes and electrical cables put staff and tenants at risk of bodily harm and pose an additional hazard to first responders.
WHAT TO EXPECT If a Truck Hits Your Commercial building
Every vehicle into structure loss is different, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our IICRC-certified project managers handle the entire project from beginning to end. We’ll arrive on-site in less than an hour and put together a mitigation plan that may include some or all of the following processes:
Coordinate Vehicle Removal If Needed
Assess Basic Structural Damage
Setup Containment Around The Area
Secure The Structure Using Built-On-Site Closures
Build Temporary Support Structures
Clean Up & Remove Any Hazardous Debris
Extract Standing Water If Pipes Were Damaged
Remove Saturated Wall Coverings & Flooring If Needed
Setup Drying & Dehumidification Equipment
Sort Salvageable & Unsalvageable Contents
Pack & Move Salvageable Contents Off-Site If Needed
Clean & Restore Damaged Contents
Perform Structural & Cosmetic Repairs
Move Restored Contents Back Into Restored Space
Car Hit Building?
American Restoration Solutions is well-versed in the complexities & urgency surrounding commercial property damage. In order to get your business running again ASAP we routinely work overnight to minimize disruption or work 24/7 in separate shifts to finish as quickly as possible. We isolate the impacted areas to keep employees & customers safe. Getting your business operations back to normal as quickly as possible is our goal. From passenger cars and trucks to armored trucks and firetrucks, we’ve seen it all.
Frequently Asked Questions After a CAr HitS A Building
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Call emergency services & evacuate the immediate area! Following a vehicle impact the structure may be unsound and at risk of collapse. Call a qualified emergency board-up operator such as American Restoration Solutions to assess the situation and secure the opening in the building envelope.
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Scale! Between American Restoration Solutions own locations and our affiliates, we have an unmatched response capability. We are able to quickly deploy the right people and assets to get the job done quickly and correctly, minimizing downtime and business disruption. Running crews 24/7 or working overnight is a regular occurrence for us. We know that budgets are always a concern, and we provide upfront time & materials pricing for commercial jobs.
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Restoration, in the simplest terms, is catch-all phrase to describe all the processes & procedures for returning your property to a pre-loss condition. Professional restoration companies follow guidelines established by the IICRC, an independent association that publishes research and best practices to providers and adjusters alike. American Restoration Solutions employs IICRC-certified project managers & technicians to guarantee the quality of your restoration project. We provide all facets of restoration under one roof, from water extraction & dry cleaning to dry outs & rebuilds. One Call, Complete Recovery.
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ASAP! Leaving your building open to the elements presents the opportunity for rodents to enter, burglary, storm damage and other perils. If pipes or electrical cables were severed in the impact. water extraction, commercial drying equipment and temporary power may be needed. Our IICRC-certified PMs will advise what steps are needed to properly restore your property and keep tenants and employees safe, healthy and productive.
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No! Depending on the size of the loss, it may not make sense to file an insurance claim. Factors like claims history, deductible, coverage & your ability to pay all factor into whether it makes sense to file a claim. We provide competitive pricing and low or no-cost assessments for losses without a claim or denied clams.
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Regardless of insurance coverage, American Restoration Solutions is here to help. Almost all instances of a car or truck hitting a building are covered by the vehicle insurance policy first, but the opening caused by the impact needs to be sealed ASAP. To expedite repairs, you are always free to choose your own contractor and seek reimbursement rather than relying on the at-faults insurance carrier to send their own adjuster and contractor or filing your own claim. If you have questions about your own policy & coverage, we suggest speaking with us, your broker, or a pubic adjuster.
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The emergency board up process begins within an hour of your call and completed the same day the car or truck hit the building. If water damage is also present, drying begins as soon as any standing water has been extracted, contents have been moved to an unaffected area or into storage & all demolition debris has been removed. The industry standard drying time is 3-5 days. We monitor equipment & take moisture measurements throughout the process until the area is dry & ready for repairs. If hazardous materials such as mold or asbestos appear to be present or local jurisdictions require approvals first, it may add to the amount of time before work can start. Our goal is always to get your business back together as quickly as possible.