Frozen Burst Pipes

The “P’s” for burst pipes:

Prevention –
Insulate all pipes which are exposed to outside elements, such as, hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, water supply pipes in the basement, crawl space, attic, garage, and kitchen cabinets. Pipes that run along exterior walls should be insulated as well.

Preparation –
Be prepared, it’s time to add a burst-pipe action plan to your emergency plan for tornadoes, floods and break-ins.

First and foremost, make sure every member in your house knows exactly where the main water shut-off valve is and how to turn it off!

Proactive –
When a pipe has burst timely mitigation is important for reducing damage and maximizing insurance coverage. It’s a race against the clock. Harmful bacteria and active mold spores will grow within hours of a flood. The goal is to get as much water out and as much air circulating in as quickly as possible.

Professionals –
Having a professional restoration company handle your burst pipe emergency is essential because they have the training and equipment to handle any burst pipe situation. SPOTLESS EMERGENCY WATER REMOVAL will even handle all the insurance paperwork for you, including taking pictures for your claim.