The Do’s and Don’ts After a Burst Pipe

• Turn off the water - Immediately turn off your water source to prevent more water from pouring into your home or business.

• Open faucets - Opening outside or tub faucets that are below the pipe burst will help alleviate any pressure from the burst pipe and will help prevent further spread of water.

• Begin cleaning up standing water - Standing water can lead to serious mold damage and water damage to your floor and walls. Grab a few buckets and a mop and begin cleaning up the excess water. Water from a burst pipe is generally considered clean water and is safe to remove yourself. The goal is to prevent the spread of water and additional damage. Remember: removing the water yourself does not mean you don’t need to contact Mr Restore , any amount of standing water can cause serious water damage.

• Open doors and windows - if it’s dryer outside you can open windows and doors to circulate airflow to speed up the drying process. 

• Contact Mr. Restore - simply opening the doors and windows is not enough to correctly dry a home and could lead to mold or mildew damage. You will need a professional restoration company with industrial grade equipment to ensure your home is dried correctly and completely.

• Use electricity - turn off your power in order to prevent electrical shock. The water could easily run into your electrical circuit

• Lift or remove carpeting - leave this to the professionals. You may cause additional damage to your home or yourself if you attempt to restore your carpet on your own

• Use bleach or any other cleaning products on the affected areas - again, leave this to the restoration professionals

• Attempt to repair the burst pipe yourself - attempting to fix the pipe yourself could lead to potential damage to yourself, it is often not safe. In order to prevent further damage, you should contact a professional plumber

• Apply heat - You may have heard that it is a good idea to apply heat to a burst or frozen pipe. What many people do not know is that this could cause even more damage. It is best to let the professionals do this, if they believe this is the best course of action.