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Fire sprinkler discharge? Stop the loss now.

A single sprinkler head can release 20 to 50 gallons a minute across multiple floors. We contain, extract and dry commercial buildings after sprinkler discharges, pipe bursts and accidental activations — 24 hours a day.

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Sprinkler water travels further than you think

Fire suppression systems are designed to flood a space, not to spare it. When a head activates — whether from a real fire, a frozen line, a forklift strike or a failed sprinkler head — water runs along ceiling grids, down wall cavities, through floor penetrations and into the levels below long before anyone reaches the control valve.

That’s why sprinkler losses are almost always multi-floor losses. By the time the system is shut down, you’re dealing with saturated insulation, wet electrical, soaked carpet tiles on three levels, and water sitting in elevator pits and stairwells.

Our crews are built for exactly this. We extract from the top floor down, open and dry the cavities the water reached, protect what can be saved, and document every reading for your carrier — while your building stays as operational as the damage allows.

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Live dispatch, every day

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Metro Atlanta response

What We Do

Sprinkler system water damage services

Every kind of sprinkler-related discharge, from a single failed head to a burst riser flooding an entire wing.

Fire Sprinkler Discharge Most requested

Full response after any suppression system activation — containment, multi-floor extraction, controlled demolition and verified drying.

Sprinkler Pipe Burst

Rapid containment when a branch line, riser or main splits — including high-volume losses in warehouses and high-rises.

Frozen Sprinkler Pipe

Cold-snap failures in unheated warehouses, attics, parking decks and dry-system lines — cleanup, drying and freeze-risk review.

Sprinkler Head Failure

Corroded, painted, damaged or defective heads that let go without a fire — localised cleanup before it becomes a large loss.

Accidental Sprinkler Activation

Forklift strikes, contractor damage, tampering and false trips — fast cleanup with the incident documented for your claim.

24/7 Emergency Response

Live answer at any hour with crews rolling within minutes — the first call to make while the valve is still being closed.

The First 24 Hours

How we respond to a sprinkler loss

From the moment the system trips to the moment your doors reopen — with the claim handled for you.

Shut down & stabilize

We confirm the system is isolated, protect electrical and elevators, and stop water spreading to unaffected floors.

Extract from the top down

Truck-mounted extraction floor by floor, plus removal of standing water from shafts, stairwells and ceiling cavities.

Map, document & scope

Thermal imaging and moisture readings on every affected level, written into a scope your adjuster can approve.

Dry, restore & reopen

Air movers, dehumidification and daily verification until dry — then build-back so the space returns to use.

While You Wait

What to do before our crew arrives

A few minutes of the right action can cut a sprinkler loss dramatically. Only do what is safe — never enter an area with standing water near live electrical.

Immediate steps

Confirm the fire department has cleared the building before re-entry.
Close the sprinkler control valve only if your fire safety plan allows it.
Shut power to affected zones at the panel — not at wet outlets.
Move inventory, files and electronics off the floor where safe to do so.
Photograph everything before anything is moved or cleaned up.
Notify your insurer and your sprinkler contractor for recharge.

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Multi-Floor Capability

Crews, pumps and drying equipment sized for losses that cross several levels at once.

24/7/365 Dispatch

Live answer around the clock, every day of the year — crews rolling within minutes.

IICRC-Certified Crews

Trained commercial technicians with large-loss experience, exceeding industry standards on every job.

Who We Serve

Sprinkler response by property type

Every property type dries differently. Our crews scope and stage the work around how your business actually operates.

Hospitality, Retail & Food

Logistics & Industrial

Offices, Healthcare & Science

Senior Living & Education

Public & Special Facilities

Related services & support

Sprinkler losses rarely stop at the water. These are the services most often paired with a discharge response.

Drying & Moisture

Dehumidification and verified drying across every affected floor.

Plumbing Failures

Burst supply lines, broken mains and drain failures beyond the sprinkler system.

Pack-out and recovery for stock, electronics, documents and furniture.

Drying & Moisture

Dehumidification and verified drying across every affected floor.

Plumbing Failures

Burst supply lines, broken mains and drain failures beyond the sprinkler system.

Pack-out and recovery for stock, electronics, documents and furniture.

Reconstruction

Ceiling grid, drywall, flooring and paint returned to pre-loss condition.

Reconstruction

Ceiling grid, drywall, flooring and paint returned to pre-loss condition.

Insurance Claim Assistance

We document the loss and work your claim directly with the carrier.

Thermal Imaging Inspections

Find water trapped above ceilings and inside wall cavities.

Crews on standby across Georgia

Headquartered in Atlanta with rapid dispatch statewide — ready 24/7.

159

Georgia counties covered

60 min

Metro Atlanta response

24/7

Statewide dispatch

Call for any property

What Georgia businesses say

Rated 5 out of 5

Three floors of our office building flooded after a sprinkler discharge. They worked nights so our tenants barely noticed. Flawless communication throughout.

Priya K.

Property Manager, Sandy Springs

Rated 5 out of 5

A forklift clipped a sprinkler head in our distribution centre on a Sunday. Crews were pumping within the hour and we shipped on Monday as normal.

Andre L.

Warehouse Operations, Norcross

Rated 5 out of 5

A frozen dry-system line let go over the holiday weekend. They documented everything for our carrier and the claim went through without a single query.

Marcus T.

Facilities Director, Midtown Atlanta

Sprinkler water damage FAQs

What facility and property managers ask us most after a discharge.

How much water does one sprinkler head release?

A standard commercial head discharges roughly 20 to 50 gallons per minute, and it keeps flowing until the control valve is closed. Twenty minutes of flow from a single head can put several hundred gallons through a ceiling and into the floors below, which is why response speed matters more here than in almost any other water loss.

Is sprinkler discharge covered by commercial insurance?

Sudden and accidental sprinkler discharge is covered under most commercial property policies, including accidental activation and pipe bursts. Freeze losses can be more complicated if heat was not maintained. We accept all commercial carriers, document the loss thoroughly from the first visit, and bill your carrier directly — your adjuster makes the final coverage determination.

Do we have to close the building?

Usually not entirely. We set containment so unaffected floors and suites stay in use, and stage noisy or disruptive work overnight and on weekends. Occupied offices, hotels, restaurants and healthcare spaces are exactly what our crews are built for.

How long does drying take after a sprinkler loss?

Most sprinkler losses dry in three to five days once extraction is complete, though multi-floor losses and saturated insulation, concrete or hardwood take longer. We take daily moisture readings and only demobilise once every affected area meets verified dry standards.

Can you recharge the sprinkler system?

Recharging and recertifying the suppression system is done by a licensed fire protection contractor, not by us. We coordinate around their schedule so drying and repairs don’t hold up getting your system back in service, and we can work alongside your existing contractor.

Is sprinkler water clean water?

Not always. Water that has sat in sprinkler piping is often black, rust-laden and stains everything it touches, and once it passes through building materials it can degrade to Category 2. Where contamination is involved we handle it under our sewer and contamination protocols rather than drying alone.

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