Emergency Power and Heating for a Retail Store in Illinois

Following structural damage inside a retail store in Libertyville, Illinois, a restoration contractor contacted Garrett McKenzie for emergency power and heating. Rapid deployment helped stabilize the interior and allowed restoration work to begin quickly, supporting a faster recovery for the local business.

 

 

The Situation 

Interior damage left a retail store without power or utilities, including heat. With the building compromised and the business temporarily offline, the responding restoration contractor needed generator power, electrical distribution, and temporary heating to stabilize conditions inside the store.

 

 

Garrett McKenzie was contacted to provide emergency power and heating support so restoration crews could begin mitigation work without delay.

 

 

The Response

The call came in late in the day, and the Garrett McKenzie team immediately coordinated with the restoration project manager to determine appropriate generator and heater sizing.

Soon after the call, technicians gathered equipment, accessories, and safety cones for the active retail environment. The truck was loaded and dispatched to the site the same evening.

 

 

The Execution

The rental generator, distribution equipment, and heaters were delivered, staged, and operational within two hours of the initial phone call. Temporary power and heating allowed the restoration team to work safely and efficiently inside the store. 

 

 

Garrett McKenzie technicians handled fueling and generator maintenance throughout the two week rental period while restoration work continued.

 

 

The Result

From response time to equipment performance, along with regular service and maintenance, both the restoration contractor and the local business were very satisfied.

Power, heating, and a coordinated restoration effort helped the business recover faster and return to normal operations. 

Job Site Challenges

Retail shopping center with limited equipment footprint
Active vehicle traffic near the storefront
Single access point at the front of the store
Rapid response required

 

Equipment Provided

1 × 40 kW generator
1 × 200 amp distribution panel
1 × 500 gallon fuel cell
Power distribution cable and accessories
4 × 31,000 BTU heaters

 

Installation and Field Support 

Equipment sizing and installation
Full equipment management
Equipment setup and breakdown

 

 

Logistics and Transportation

1 service vehicle with hitch

 

 

Why Choose Garrett McKenzie 

Garrett McKenzie provides restoration focused power and heating solutions for emergency response projects nationwide. Our fleet, technicians, and processes are built around the urgent and unpredictable needs of restoration contractors and large loss recovery efforts.

 

 

Our capabilities include: 

Generator rentals up to 2000 kW
Power distribution cable and panels
Temporary heating equipment
Portable fuel tanks
Site specific equipment planning
Experienced onsite technicians
Nationwide response available 24 hours a day

 

When water, fire, or structural damage happens, Garrett McKenzie responds fast and delivers results.

 

Partner With Garrett McKenzie

From damage to retail stores to pipe breaks to complex multi floor drying projects, Garrett McKenzie rolls heavy and delivers results.

 

📞 Call us today at 877-469-1600
📧 Email: rentals@garrettmckenzie.com
🌐 Visit: www.garrettmckenzie.com

 

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