When a pipe bursts in your home.

12/30/2019 (Permalink)

A burst pipe can cause serious water damage.

Here in Texas we don't have a many freezing nights. When it does happens, outside homes are at risk of burst pipes and all the headaches and water damage they bring. A burst pipe can happen almost anywhere, but usually occurs with pipes that are close to the exterior of your home.

The most critical aspect of dealing with a burst pipe is turning off the water supply and stopping the flow of water. Water in a crawlspace or basement is usually well contained and can be easily dried out. However, when a pipe bursts in the main part of your home, such as a toilet feed or an under-sink supply line, it can create a much bigger mess depending upon how much water has inundated the house.

When a pipe in your home bursts—affecting multiple rooms—travels from an upper level to a lower level of the home, or has been left unnoticed for more than 8 hours, professional water mitigation and specialized drying equipment is essential for preventing long-term damage. If you see that water has seeped into the subflooring or the drywall the safest step would be to contact a professional water damage remediation company like SERVPRO of South Pasadena to help remove or restore items that would otherwise be destroyed by mold.