A water pipe can burst in your home causing significant damage throughout your property. If you can’t resolve the issue immediately, the extent of the damage can grow significantly over time. It’s why it’s so important to know what to do when a water pipe bursts. In this latest post, our emergency water damage restoration team in North Vancouver explains the repair process.

Shut off the water supply

The first step you should take when you experience a burst pipe is to shut off the water supply. This process ensures there’s no more water entering your property and gives you the time to review the problem directly. Make sure you have a clear path to the water shutoff in your home. If the path is blocked by water or there is electric equipment in the way of your safe path, make sure you call a local North Vancouver emergency water damage restoration team.

Remove the water from the home

The next step in the process is to begin removing the water from the home. Depending on the extent of the existing damage, you will likely need assistance from a restoration company. Oftentimes the damage has already impacted the structure of the home, such as drywall and flooring, and this means you’ll require professional guidance to begin the moisture removal work. Contacting your local emergency water damage restoration team in North Vancouver can help.

Begin the drying process

The drying of the home should take place alongside a professional. They have the industrial drying equipment and the expertise to ensure that each element of the home is completely dry after a burst pipe. They work with ultrasonic testing products to look for moisture between walls and in flooring and can eliminate issues with mold and other problems that can arise due to moisture.

Our team at Malkin Cleaners is here to help guide the moisture removal process for your property. To learn more about our work, call today.