How Do I Protect My North Nashville Home From Water Damage Due To Burst Pipes?

1/2/2023 (Permalink)

If a pipe bursts in your North Nashville home, you may experience severe flooding and water damage. Frozen water lines or faulty pipes and fittings can often be the culprits, leaving you with the aftermath. 

Always remember that in the case of severe water damage, you can contact us here at SERVPRO of North Nashville; we'll be onsite immediately to help you recover!

Let's discuss what you need to do to protect your North Nashville home from water damage due to a pipe burst. 

What Are The First Steps I Need To Take To Manage A Burst Waterline? 

Taking these steps will help to minimize the water damage your North Nashville home experiences:

• If you have control of the water supply, it should be shut off immediately. You may need to contact the property owner or landlord to do this for you. Shutting off the water at the main valve will help you prevent further water damage. 
• Repairing the burst pipe will take the skills of a professional plumber, so you will want to contact one as soon as possible. 
• Assess the damage, and if it looks extensive, call the water damage restoration professionals at SERVPRO at (615) 876 9551. Our highly-trained, local technicians will be on the scene in a manner of minutes, no matter the time of day, and we will document the drying process to validate that your property has been dried properly and thoroughly. 

What Can I Do To Manage Water Damage While I Wait For SERVPRO To Arrive?

Here are some steps you can take while you wait for SERVPRO to arrive that can alleviate some of the effects of flooding and water. 

What To Do After Flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from floors.

What Not To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't use television or other household appliances.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet; keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

If you experience water damage, mold growth, or need sewage cleanup in your North Nashville home or business, SERVPRO of North Nashville can be onsite right away to help. We also handle fire and storm damage restoration. 

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