Restoration for Warehouses and Industrial Facilities
911 Restoration restores warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants and other industrial facilities after water, fire, smoke, sewage, mold and storm damage. Large areas are dried and cleaned in zones, racking and inventory are protected, and the work is planned around your shipping and production schedule.
Call (866) 861-2563 any hour for an active loss, or request a facility assessment below.
24/7/365 Response
Second and third shifts find leaks too. We answer any hour, any day.
Large-Area Drying
Equipment and crews sized for open floors, high ceilings and long roof spans.
Shipping Kept Moving
Work zoned around docks, aisles and schedules so goods keep moving.
126+ Locations
Local crews across the U.S. and Canada for companies with many sites.
How Do You Keep a Warehouse Running During Restoration?
By splitting the building into zones and working on the damaged ones while the rest keeps shipping. Most warehouse losses affect part of the floor, and docks, aisles and staging areas can often stay in use.
- Water extracted from slabs and drying started fast, before it reaches pallets and stock on the floor.
- Damaged zones marked off and kept clear of forklift traffic and pedestrian routes.
- Work scheduled around receiving, shipping and shift changes, including nights and weekends.
- Docks, main aisles and staging areas kept open wherever it is safe.
- Crews follow your site safety rules, orientation and lockout procedures.
- A daily update to your facility or operations manager with progress and the next day's plan.
Who Handles What When a Warehouse Is Damaged?
Your leases, contracts and policies decide. In a leased building or a third-party warehouse, the building, the equipment and the goods on the racks can each belong to a different party. We do not decide responsibility; we document the damage to each, kept separately. Typical lines look like this:
| Damaged item | Often handled by | What we document |
|---|---|---|
| Roof, walls, slab and building systems | The building owner and its property policy | Origin, path and repairs to the building |
| Racking, conveyors and operator equipment | The tenant or operator, depending on the lease | Equipment affected, cleaned or set aside for evaluation |
| Stored goods and inventory | The goods owner, or the warehouse, depending on contracts and coverage | Counts, locations, photos and condition by owner |
| Lost operating time | The operator's business interruption coverage, if it has it | A timeline of the work and of the zones that could not be used |
How Do You Protect Inventory, Racking and Equipment?
Goods at risk come first. We move or cover what can be saved, keep wet stock apart from dry, and record everything by location and owner so your claim and your customers' claims stay clear.
- Wet pallets and packaging pulled away from dry stock before water or mold spreads.
- Inventory moved, covered or staged as your team directs, with your forklift operators where required.
- Racking, conveyors and machinery cleaned of soot, dust or water residue, with your maintenance team or the manufacturer evaluating them before use.
- Electrical panels and controls left to your electricians; wet equipment is not powered on until it is checked.
- Food, pharmaceutical and other regulated goods handled under your quality and compliance rules.
- Everything removed, cleaned or discarded is listed for your insurance claim.
Common Losses in Warehouses and Industrial Buildings
Roof Leaks and Storm Damage
Long roof spans and rooftop units leak onto racking and stock below.
Sprinkler Discharges
A single sprinkler head can soak pallets, packaging and slab in minutes.
Fire and Smoke Damage
Smoke and soot spread through open space and coat equipment and goods.
Sewage and Drain Backups
Floor drains and restrooms back up into work and storage areas.
Mold on Stock and Walls
Damp cardboard, pallets and walls grow mold in humid or unheated space.
Reconstruction
Walls, offices, roofs and finishes rebuilt so the building is back in service.
Industrial Properties We Restore
Distribution Centers
High-volume buildings restored in zones so orders keep shipping.
Manufacturing Plants
Production areas cleaned and dried around lines that keep running.
Food and Cold Storage
Work planned around food safety rules and temperature-controlled space.
Fulfillment and 3PL Warehouses
Goods recorded by owner so every client's claim stays separate.
Flex and Light Industrial
Mixed office and warehouse buildings restored for every tenant.
Self-Storage Facilities
Owners and affected renters kept informed while units are dried.
Do You Serve Companies With Sites in Many Markets?
Yes. Logistics companies, manufacturers and industrial property owners with sites in several markets can join our National Accounts Program: one number for every location, a dedicated account manager, set pricing across locations and invoices reviewed before they reach you. For the full range of business property services, see commercial restoration.
Warehouse and Industrial Restoration FAQs
Can our warehouse keep shipping during restoration?
How do you dry a large warehouse floor?
What happens to wet inventory and pallets?
Who pays for damaged goods in a third-party warehouse?
Can you clean smoke and soot off equipment?
Do your crews follow our site safety rules?
Can you serve every site we operate?
Request a Facility Assessment
Tell us about the facility and the damage. For an active leak, backup or fire cleanup, call (866) 861-2563 instead so a crew can be dispatched now.
Request Service
Tell us what happened and we’ll get back to you fast.
Keep Your Operation Moving
Call 911 Restoration for immediate warehouse and industrial restoration. We will stop the damage, protect your inventory and schedule the work around your operation. Available 24/7.