What To Do If A Pipe Bursts In Your Business

12/1/2020 (Permalink)

Your equipment, machinery, and supplies on your business premises can be destroyed or severely damaged if a pipe bursts and there is flooding from that occurrence. Even the health of your workforce can be compromised if the resulting mess is not cleaned up properly. SERVPRO is here to help you if this happens. 

You may be wondering what to do if a pipe bursts in your business:

Turn off the water flow right away when you suspect a pipe has broken; the stop tap is on the water main typically located under the main sink or where the main service pipe connects to your building. Turn off all electrical components at this time to prevent shocks, keeping people away from dangerous areas. 

Once the main water switch is off, drain the pipes by running cold water through the faucets, and be sure to flush each toilet at least once. When there is no more running tap water, the leak will stop.

After draining all the excess water, locate the burst pipe and inspect the damage, and before you purchase parts or fittings, consider where the pipe is. You may be able to fix a small leak on the spot and prevent further damage while saving money. If you use commercial tape or a chemical bonding agent, keep an eye on your repair job in case it bursts later and creates even more issues.

Fixing a rupture or crack in non-main pipes is usually fairly simple, but when it comes to bigger issues, you will want to call in professionals. Regardless of the damage or size of the break, a major water pipe will take more time and effort to replace because it holds more water and leads to additional connections.

If your walls and floors became saturated during the flooding, contact a professional water restoration company. Simply using fans and open windows to dry a soaked area may not be enough to prevent mold and mildew from developing and this could cause serious health issues for your staff. 

The team here at SERVPRO of North Nashville is here to help any time your business experiences damage from flooding. We are also experts in fire damage recovery and mold remediation and prevention, and we can get your business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, too; ask us how!