Avoid These Mistakes If a Broken Pipe Floods Your Home

1/3/2022 (Permalink)

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If A Broken Pipe Floods Your Home, Don't Make These Mistakes.

Living your life is like driving down the road in Whittier, CA. Plenty of people will tell you the best route, but almost no one warns you about the potholes.

When it comes to water in the home due to a broken pipe, there is plenty of advice on how to handle the problem but not as much about pitfalls to avoid. Here are some to consider:

1. Don’t Procrastinate.

Time is your enemy. Shutting off the flow of water is merely the first step. You need to aggressively get all that water out of your home as quickly as possible. Water damage remediation cannot wait until tomorrow.

2. Don’t Assume That the Damage Ends When the Flow of Water Stops.

Water is always on the move. Once it escapes, it goes everywhere and damages almost everything it touches:

• Hardwood floors
• Subflooring
• Lower levels of your home
• Molding and wallboard
• Carpets
• Wooden furniture and cabinets

Also, don’t forget that untreated water damage due to a broken pipe can lead to a mold problem more devastating than the water damage that brought it on.

3. Don’t Overlook the Risk of Electrocution.

With water damage, there is always a chance that it will find its way inside electrical appliances, outlets and other fixtures. Water connecting with electricity increases the possibility of electrocution and fire.

4. Don’t Assume That Your Insurance Won’t Cover This Flooding.

Examine your water damage coverage. If you call your agent first, and if you decide not to file a claim, the agent may still be required to report the call. This report might be part of the basis for a future increase in your premium. However, if you don’t understand the policy, make the call.

5. Don’t Hesitate To Call for Help.
Water damage from a broken pipe is a serious matter. There are skilled and well-equipped water damage remediation specialists ready to come in and restore your home. They are just a phone call away.