What To Do After Your Pipes Burst

3/4/2021 (Permalink)

As much as we do our best to prevent disasters from happening, there are always certain things out of control. These things range from the ever-changing Texas weather, to faulty electrical appliances to even clumsy pets that race around the house. The point is, disasters unfortunately do happen, no matter how much we try to stop it.

One of the most common disasters Texans have recently faced comes in the form of burst pipes. Although these disasters are more common in northern and colder states, due to extreme temperatures caused by February’s historic freeze, many Texans were left with what felt like swimming pools in their kitchen. As a result of now knowing what to do, the damage got worse.

Here are some things to keep in mind if your pipes burst to prevent any further damage:

1. Turn off the main water supply

This is the most critical step. As soon as you notice water damage to your home, the most important thing you can do to keep the damage from escalating is shutting off the main water valve. This helps to ensure water does not keep flowing through your pipes and cause even more damage.

1. Call a plumber

A plumber will help determine what caused the pipe to burst and offer solutions to fix the problem.

1. Clear the water

Once the water has been shut off and the plumber ha fixed the pipe, there is still standing water that must be extracted before secondary damage such as mold growth begins to occur. This is where the certified water damage restoration technicians at SERVPRO of South Frisco / The Colony come in. Though your first inclination may be to simply mop up the water that’s on the floor, there is likely water that is still stuck behind the walls that must be dried up. By utilizing specialized drying equipment, our crews are trained to restore your home back to it’s preloss condition.

No matter how it happens, water damage in your home or office is a headache to deal with, especially if it’s not addressed right away. That’s why it’s important to call SERVPRO of South Frisco / The Colony to mitigate the damage as soon as possible.