pipe-leaksA burst pipe can be a very serious problem. If you see a large amount of water on the floor, your first step should be to find out where the water is coming from. The quicker you can stop the water, the less damage you will have to deal with.

If a pipe bursts in your home, you will need to turn off the water supply to your house right away. Then you should look around to see how much damage has been done to your home. If possible, try to start drying out your home as soon as possible. You can use towels to mop water from the floor, or you can use a wet/dry vacuum. You may also want to bring in fans and open windows to help an area dry out even faster.

If water has flooded your home, look for items that are salvageable. In many cases, you will need to throw away a lot of items that have been ruined by water. Be sure to take pictures of everything for insurance purposes.

After you turn your water off and start drying off the water damaged area, you will need to call a professional plumber to fix your pipes. You should be sure to get in touch with a professional that can come to your house right away. You want to stop more water damage from happening and prevent mold.