5 Tips to Help You Handle a Water Loss Efficiently

6/19/2019 (Permalink)

Most people are under the misconception that water damage can only arise from floods. What people don't understand is that even an inch of water from your leaky faucets can lead to costly secondary damages. Water loss happens to almost every homestead at one point in time.

As a homeowner, it is important to be prepared to handle water loss and damage mitigation. While there is only so much you can do to prevent water or flood damage, you can plan on how to react fast and prevent further damage. Here are 5 tips that will go a long way in helping you handle a water loss efficiently:

1. Identify and Stop Water Flow

The first thing you need to do in case of a water loss is to identify the source of water. In most cases, the water will be coming from a leaky faucet or burst pipe. Try to stop the flow of water by shutting the pipes off. If you are sure that the problem is with your plumbing yet you cannot identify where the real problem lies, then shutting off your water main line is the best action to take. Leave the main line off until your professional has identified the cause of water loss and repaired the faulty areas.

2. Contact Your Plumbing Professional

After you are sure that water is no longer flowing, you need to contact you plumber. A professional plumber is equipped to diagnose the real issue and conduct the repairs expertly. While sometimes a DIY job may be fine, some severe cases will need special equipment to repair. One of the main benefits of contacting a plumber is that they save you a lot of time and energy. They are able to repair problematic areas promptly and correctly.

3. Contact a Water Restoration Company

Whether you are dealing with water in a business or your home, you need to involve a water cleanup company early. It might seem easy to clean the water in home or business by yourself, but a professional is likely to touch every corner and have some strategies to mitigate further flood loss, including the growth of mold. 

4. Switch Your Power Off From the Main Switch

As you do so, ensure that you are not standing in a pool of water. Also ensure that your hands are properly dried before you handle the switch. After that has been done, unplug any electrical appliances and lift them to a higher ground so that water doesn't reach them.

5. Try to Salvage Items

If you have any items that might be reached by the water in business, then it is time to get them to a safe area. Damage mitigation is the main goal here so you need not wait for water to reach unaffected items. For those that are already wet, drying them is the best you can do. Get them outside or if it's raining, place them in an area that has a lot of air movement. Our team will take care of your water-damaged contents when we arrive. 

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