A burst pipe in your home is classified
as a water emergency and can be devastating. The amount of water
leaked into area from a burst pipe can be immense and the water will
begin to damage everything it touches and will seep behind walls and
underneath cabinets and flooring.
When a pipe burst while you are away
from the home, which unfortunately is usually the case, your home
will be completely flooded when you return home. The first thing you
want to do is shut off the water main to your home to stop the flow
of water. If the flooding is high enough to reach outlets or is in
the area of anything electrical it is best to shutoff the power to
the home, but do not touch the main breaker if it has any water on it
to avoid being shocked.
If the burst pipe is in the wall, the
walls will have to be torn out and the pipes replaced, while the
walls are down you should check for any damage to wood studs and
other sections behind the wall, also check for any smaller leaks. A
water removal/restoration company is your best choice to get the
water removed and the pipes and walls fixed, as well as the
restoration to your home done properly and in a timely manner,
remember the longer water sits the more damage it will cause.
If you have encountered a pipe burst Illinois has many reputable licensed and certified water
removal/restoration companies as well as plumbers that can work with
you from beginning to end making sure any water is removed and all
damages are fixed, leaving you with a beautifully restored home.
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