Our office was closed for a couple of weeks during the holidays, and while we were away, painters were in to repaint parts of the office, including the door to our network/server room. Unfortunately, despite giving clear instructions, they did not cover or protect any of the equipment inside. When I returned to the office, I discovered that everything in the network room was covered in a thick layer of dust, especially our server, which had accumulated a lot of debris over the past few weeks from patching and sanding. I'm now left wondering whether I should try cleaning the equipment myself and hope for the best, or if I should consider filing an insurance claim to replace everything. What would be the best course of action?
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First things first, it's a good idea to look into getting quotes from a specialist cleaning service. Then, you can approach the painters about covering those costs based on the quotes you gather. Just make sure you have everything documented before reaching out to them.
In our small town, cleaning might have to be a DIY project for us.