Winter Prep Tips for your Ulster County Commercial Property

10/11/2019 (Permalink)

Winter readiness for your commercial property is just as important as your home!

Living in the Hudson Valley has taught us to expect the unexpected when it comes to winter weather. Protecting your business or commercial property in the cold months is just as important as what you do to prep your home.

Here are some of the useful tips we’ve gathered to help prepare your business for the upcoming winter and help give you some peace of mind:

-Check the external areas or common areas for downed tree limbs and branches.

-Inspect the walkways and parking lots for proper drainage to alleviate flood hazards, icing problems, trip/fall hazards, potholes and cracks and make repairs as needed to keep those areas free and clear (this is a good idea all year long).

-If you have a parking lot at your building, keep it free and clear of snow and ice, keep salt handy and use it often. A snow removal company is a good resource to have on hand in this case.

-Check all handrails, stairwells and entry ways and correct potential slippery or hazardous areas. Install mats or non-slip surfaces and post caution signs where water could be present.

-Inspect the roof for any problems that could lead to leaks and have the gutters cleaned bi-annually.

-Eliminate any drafts with caulking or weather stripping, as gaps around windows and doors run up heating bills.

-Keep vacant areas heated on a low setting, 55 degrees is ideal and will help prevent pipes from freezing. Burst pipes can have costly repercussions.

-Don’t forget about outdoor irrigation systems, these need to be winterized properly as well.

-Many building owners utilize a facilities manager or property management company to help keep an eye on and maintain things at their properties. Perhaps speak with a neighboring property owner to see what they do in this case.

-Ask SERVPRO of Kingston/New Paltz about starting an Emergency Ready Profile for your business. It’s FREE and a great resource to have at your fingertips in case of a disaster.

The best way to reduce business interruption following a disaster is to plan for it NOW.

If your business suffers any kind of fire, water, sewage or mold damage, we’re here to help 24/7.  We’ll get you back to business quickly, "Like it never even happened." Keep our number in your phone for emergencies, (845)255-4334.