Dealing With Burst Pipes in the Winter

1/19/2018 (Permalink)

One of the toughest things to deal with as a homeowner is water damage from flooding. This can come in the form of storm water, sump pump failure or even burst frozen pipes. When the temperatures fall below freezing, you risk burst pipes unless you take the necessary precautions.

How To Prevent Burst Pipes

Preventing a broken pipe is the best policy. There are many ways you can do this, especially in the winter:

• Keeping your heat on
• Allowing your water to drip
• Adding extra insulation

If you take these steps, you can prevent your pipes from freezing, the pressure from building up in your water system and the pipes from bursting, resulting in water damage in your home.

When Repair Is Needed

When frozen pipes do happen, the best thing to do is arrange a water line repair as quickly as possible. Once the hole, crack or pipe is filled, repaired or replaced, the water stops flowing into your home. The sooner you accomplish this, the less water you’ll have to remove, and you’ll also be able to limit the damage.

After this, fast cleanup is essential. The faster you get the water and wet items removed from your home, the less mold growth you’ll experience. If the water is black water, you’ll need to throw away any porous items and disinfect anything that can be saved. Damage from less-contaminated water means you should be able to salvage more of your property.

A professional company in South Jordan, UT can help you determine the best way to clean walls, carpets and other types of flooring. They can also help restore your home to the way it was before the frozen pipes burst, allowing you to feel at home in your house again more quickly and easily, not to mention safely. Don’t delay repairing water damage; clean up after your disaster as soon as you can.

Visit SERVPRO of South Jordan/North Draper at http://www.SERVPROsouthjordannorthdraper.com/ for more information about water restoration.