Every day we're closed costs us
For a business, a fire or flood isn't just property damage. It's lost sales, employees who still need paychecks, and customers who may find someone else while your doors are shut. The pressure to reopen starts the same day as the loss.
Commercial building restoration is built around that clock. Getting the building and everything in it back in working order is what lets you open the doors again.
Akron's older business districts carry their own history. The Kenmore Boulevard Historic District, a streetcar-era commercial strip, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
The building and everything in it
A business runs on more than its walls. Furniture, equipment, uniforms, linens, files, and electronics all have to be restored or replaced before you can operate.
CRDN works with healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, and transit operations, places where a long shutdown can cost more than the damage itself. Your contents are packed out, logged, and restored while the building is repaired, then brought back together on one plan.
A record your insurer can work from
Commercial claims involve a lot of moving parts: property, contents, and often lost income. A clear record of what was damaged, what was restored, and what couldn't be saved keeps everyone working from the same information.
Every item we handle is logged on an inventory, and our claim specialists work directly with your adjuster. That leaves you free to focus on your staff and your customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we stay open during restoration?
Sometimes. If the damage is limited to part of the building, work can often be phased so other areas stay open. A larger loss usually means closing until the space is safe and repaired. The plan depends on the extent of the damage and what your business needs to operate.
What types of businesses do you work with?
CRDN works with healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, transit operations, offices, and other commercial properties. Each has different priorities, from guest rooms that need to be ready to rent to records that have to be protected. The restoration plan is built around how your business actually runs.
Does commercial insurance cover lost income while we're closed?
Many commercial policies include business interruption coverage, which can help replace lost income and cover ongoing expenses while you're closed after a covered loss. Whether you have it, and how much it pays, depends on your policy. Ask your agent or adjuster early, because good records of the closure help that part of the claim.
What happens to our furniture, equipment, and inventory?
Contents are packed out, logged on an inventory, and restored where possible, including furniture, textiles, and electronics. Items that can't be saved are documented on your claim. Restored contents are stored securely and brought back once the building is ready.
Do you work with property managers and building owners?
Yes. CRDN works with business owners, property managers, insurance adjusters, and contractors on commercial losses. Everyone works from the same inventory and plan, which keeps the project moving when several parties are involved.
Locally owned and operated by Jeff Sitz and Brian Rick from our Akron office at 1477 Copley Rd.