What do I do when a pipe has burst?

4/21/2021 (Permalink)

Turn off the water

First thing, turn off the water flow when you suspect a pipe has broken, even if you don’t know where the water’s coming from. 

Turn off the electricity

As a safety precaution

Drain the pipes

Once the main water switch is off, you’ll need to drain the pipes. To do this, run the cold water on all the faucets and then flush all the toilets in the house. Once water is no longer running from the taps, any leaks should stop.

Locate the broken pipe and inspect the damage

After draining all the excess water, locate the burst pipe. Inspect the damage and consider where the pipe is located before you run off to the home improvement store. 

Repair the burst pipe

Hire a professional plumber to fix or replace your burst pipes

If the water from the burst pipe is on the walls or ceilings as well as the floor, contact a professional water restoration company. Simply using fans and open windows to dry a soaked area is an invitation to mold and mildew. This is a job for the professionals at SERVPRO Sunland/Tujunga!

Call SERVPRO Sunland/Tujunga at 818-951-6780!