You can do things before our team arrives to reduce damage and protect your home. Knowing how to respond can facilitate the prevention of further issues and costly repairs down the road.
So doing these few things immediately will help you minimize the damage before we arrive:
- Turn off the water supply – If you have a burst or major leak in your pipe, find your main water shut-off valve and turn it to shut off the water flow.
- Turn Off Gas-Powered Appliances – If your water heater or other appliances are gas-powered, turn them off to avoid gas leaks and damage.
- Plumbing Fixtures Should Not Be Used – If a drain is clogged or backed up, do not use other plumbing fixtures that may cause additional overflow or backups.
- Remove any affected items – Move valuables and furniture out of the around the water-damaged area to prevent further damage.