In the unfortunate circumstance that your frozen pipe bursts, you must be quick to lessen any further damages. Sometimes the leak(s) might not be visible because it lies behind the wall or in the crawlspace. Regardless of where the pipe is broke, you should shut off the water valve to stop water flowing. If you do know where the leak is coming from, here are some temporary measures you can do to stop the leak:
Use a rubber-lined sleeve clamp over the hole- Wrap rubber or a piece of hose tubing over the hole and then put hose clamp over it, and if you don’t have those, electrical or duct tape can be used to wrap the pipe and puncture
Once you have managed to temporarily stop the leak, you should get a professional to replace the pipes broken.
Depending on the extent that the water was leaking and flooding, your property may face additional problems that need attention fast. Not getting your house or building properly dried can lead to a mold infestation and other secondary damages. Soaked drywall compromises its strength and may not be able to even sit on the wall or ceiling. Your wood flooring can warp and your carpet can grow mold, mildew and start to break. The best solution is to get a certified, insured company to carry out the water mitigation and restoration of your property.
Give NuBilt Restoration & Construction a call at (303) 368-4688 for immediate response, 24/7. The staff at NuBilt are not only highly trained professional general contractors to do the drying and repairs of your property, but they are also insurance claim specialists. They pride themselves on excellent customer satisfaction reviews and constantly strive to make sure the customer’s expectations are surpassed.
