What To Do When You Experience A Pipe Break

1/11/2021 (Permalink)

Broken or bursting pipes can cause a substantial amount of damage to your home or business. Because of this, it is important to have the problem taken care of as quickly as possible. Having a quick response can not only help minimize the amount of damage but can also prevent secondary damages. In a high-stress situation like this, it can be difficult to determine what to do, but the following steps will help put you on the right path.

• Identify the source of the water. 
• Turn off the main water valve. (Don’t turn back on until repairs have been completed.)
• Look out for and remove safety hazards. (If you can do so safely.) 
• Call SERVPRO of Licking County for water mitigation. 
• Contact your insurance company to start the claims process/establish coverage. 
• Take photos and document damage while waiting for help. 
• Clean up as much water as you can to prevent further damage. 
• Wrap wooden furniture legs in aluminum foil or place wood blocks underneath to protect them from water. 

If water damage has impacted your home or business, please call SERVPRO of Licking County at 740-587-0938. Let our professional team do the cleanup with the proper procedures to keep you, your home or company safe.