Key points
- Large buildings sit empty for stretches — leaks run unnoticed.
- Gym floors, carpet and classrooms each dry differently.
- Fire sprinkler and roof drain failures are common sources.
- A facilities contact list speeds up the first hour.
Prevention
- Walk-throughs after hard freezes and storms
- Leak detectors in mechanical rooms and restrooms
- Fire sprinkler inspections on schedule
- Clear roof drains and gutters each fall — see clogged gutters
When a leak hits
- Shut off water and isolate power to wet areas.
- Notify facilities leadership and photograph everything.
- Call us — (385) 250-2825 is answered live 24/7.
Large spaces are dried in sections with air movers, dehumidifiers and daily moisture readings. See LGR dehumidifiers and sprinkler discharge cleanup. Vault documents the damage, records daily moisture readings, scopes in Xactimate, and bills State Farm, USAA, Allstate, Farmers, and Bear River Mutual directly.
Building leak?
Call (385) 250-2825 — answered live 24/7 by the Vault crew.