4 Action Steps After a Pipe Break

9/6/2019 (Permalink)

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A large water stain on your ceiling or wall is a telltale sign of bursting pipes. You may also notice a spike in your water bill, indicating that you have a significant leak somewhere. When that happens, it is important to take action as soon as possible. Quick response not only minimizes the amount of damage the broken pipe causes to your home in Doral, Florida but also may prevent secondary damage such as mold growth.

1. Call for Help
Until it is mitigated, water damage can continue to grow. Even worse, it can become a breeding ground for fungus. To keep further damage from happening you need to call water mitigation experts as soon as you realize you need their help.

2. Find the Leak
Before you can solve a problem, you have to locate it. Find the bursting pipes where the water is getting out. Pipes may be visible under sinks, but part of your wall may have to be removed if the pipe is behind it.

3. Turn off Water
Before the pipe is repaired, you still want to cut off the flow of the water. It is best to turn it off at the water main until you have a new pipe in place that can keep it contained. It may be inconvenient to be without water for a while, but the time and money you can save by preventing further damage will likely be worth the trouble.

4. Fix the Pipe
To fix the broken pipe, you will probably need the help of a licensed professional. Call the plumber and arrange for a time for the problem pipe to be repaired or replaced. Don't turn the water back on until the repair is complete.

Once you know bursting pipes are causing damage in your home, don't hesitate to take action. The sooner you start the restoration process, the less damage you are likely to have to fix.