Don’t Get Sunk by Water Damage

6/28/2018 (Permalink)

For homeowners in Brentwood, TN, any kind of water damage can create a state of panic. The feeling might be temporary if the culprit is a leaky faucet or overflowing toilet. If the damage is caused by bursting pipes, that panic can turn into an overwhelming feeling of despair and uncertainty.

How did this happen? How can it be fixed? Will the water ever go away? What kind of damage will it leave behind? Will there be mold? While the questions of what to do and how to fix the issue may seem endless, below are three steps to help control the situation and get a jump on eliminating the problem and reducing secondary damages.

1. Find the water leak and stop it.

The less water soaking into the home, the faster the cleanup can be. For bursting pipes, the supply of water to the home will need to be cut off. Eliminating the water flow can also help prevent further damage from happening. Keep the water off until someone can come fix the broken pipe.

2. Turn the electricity off.

In the middle of a crisis, this step can easily be overlooked. Don’t let standing water be a conduit to turning a water problem into a fire or potential injuries. Cut off the electrical power to the area with the water leak.

3. Don’t face the problem alone.

If the water problem is caused by a burst pipe, make the call for cleanup services. The sooner an expert can start working on cleanup, the less potential there is for lingering issues. Water left soaking into a home too long can cause mold and odor, and ruin drywall, paint and carpeting.

Bursting pipes might seem like an insurmountable problem. However, remember that there are experts who can provide solutions to keep homeowners afloat and restore the damaged area back to new.

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