Broken Pipe? What do you do?

2/15/2022 (Permalink)

Burst supply line can cause a lots of damage

If you are facing destruction or flooding related to one or more bursting pipes in your Malibu or Pacific Palisades, home, you might be feeling lost and anxious. What can you do to keep water damage to a minimum? Read on for four steps that you can take to protect your property and valuables from the burst.

1. Turn Off Water Sources

Leaving water run when there is already a moisture problem can make matters worse. Turn off all water sources at or near any affected areas as soon as possible. This helps prevent a larger flooding issue and minimizes the risk for mold growth.

2. Fix the Broken Pipe or Pipes

If you can, repair the pipe or pipes yourself or call-in professional help to do so. The more time bursting pipes go without being replaced, the longer you will have moisture concerns deal with.

3. Call a Remediation Service

A water damage restoration company can typically survey any existing wreckage and restore your property to the best of the team’s ability. In some cases, even broken valuables and wet papers can be salvaged. Talk to the technicians about what their restoration plan is after they have surveyed the damage.

4. Keep Records

If you have a homeowner's insurance policy on your property, keep track of all destruction and repairs that occur. Snapping photos, saving receipts and taking other actions to record the restoration process from start to finish will help you when you go to file an insurance claim in the future. Talk to your agent if you have specific questions about your coverage.

Calling SERVPRO of Malibu / Topanga Canyon / Pacific Palisades is your best bet when facing bursting pipes. Professionals can help minimize the risk of mold growth as well as secondary damage. Water emergencies are no joke, but taking action to protect your investments can lead to a happy ending.