What Should You Do If You Have a Leaking or Broken Pipe?

1/5/2022 (Permalink)

Plumbing Causing Water Damage

Hidden in the walls and floors of your home are a series of pipes that supply water to your entire home. Unfortunately, broken or leaky pipes can cause your house to flood. If your home has sustained damage, you must have a strategy for dealing with it.

Find the Leak
When a pipe bursts, the source of the flood is often obvious. For leaky pipes, however, finding the root of water damage can be tricky. Still, before you can fix a broken pipe, you must locate it. If you don’t have plumbing skills, you may not be able to go it alone. Instead, you must rely on a licensed plumber to find the leak. When you do, expect the plumber to take the following actions:

• Ensure no legitimate water is flowing inside or outside the home
• Check the water meter’s leak indicator
• Compare water meter readings
• Look for signs of water damage
• Examine pipes
• Contact the Insurance Company

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that their insurance policy covers damage caused by leaky or broken pipes. Whether you have a flood or just a bit of moisture, you should contact your insurance company. An adjuster can advise you on which restoration and repair costs are included in your insurance coverage.
As you probably know, a flood can destroy your home. Not only do floods often cause short-term damage, they usually leave behind long-term remnants. To preserve the comfort, value and appearance of your dwelling, you can’t leave your house’s recovery to chance. Instead, consider working with a reputable restoration company. Simply put, you can’t overestimate the importance of having the right expertise, equipment and skill in restoring the condition of your home.
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