If you are a homeowner, then you know just how frustrating it can be to wake up to a home that is full of water. Whether the line to your basement toilet bursts or there is something wrong with your kitchen pipes, broken pipes and the water damage that burst pipes can cause is a nightmare for anyone. In order to minimize the damage, you need to get in touch with a licensed, certified and competent plumber as soon as possible. Here are a couple of tips on what you can do before the plumber arrives to ease their job.

Turn the Water Off 

The first thing you should do once you hang up the phone is to go outside and turn your water off at the source. This will ensure that no more water flows through your pipes and out onto your floor. This is an easy task that anyone can do if they know where the main valve is located.

Try to Soak Up the Water

If your flooring is submerged under two feet of water, then you may not be able to clean up the water. If it is just a couple of inches though, you may be able to clean up most of the water without a plumber’s industrial grade equipment.

These quick and easy tips give you a better chance to save your home.