Tips for Addressing a Water Leak in Your Home | SERVPRO of Parsippany, Montville

2/20/2024 (Permalink)

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Being a homeowner can be so rewarding, but it can also be really frustrating! Home accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and leave you with serious trouble. This is especially true when it comes to water incidents and disasters. 

No one wants to come home to water all over the kitchen floor or to discover a mysterious puddle in the utility room, but quick action can help you avoid lasting or more serious damage.

Our water damage restoration team explains more below about the impact of water and what to do if a leak happens at your home. 

Discovering the Leak 

Water has the unique ability to leak and spread throughout your home without much warning. It can seep silently down your walls or under your floor, and you often won’t notice it until the water spot has started to affect the color of your walls or the integrity of your floor. 

If you notice a water spot or feel that the floorboards are a little squishier than you remember, it’s time to do some investigating.

A single cracked pipe or loose fitting on a water line can lead to water disasters, but it can also be something as simple as a hairline crack in your roof line that is inviting rainwater into your home. Either way, catching it quickly is key to preventing further issues like structural damage, mildew and even mold growth. 

What to Do First

Your first goal when discovering a water problem is to locate the source of the leak and stop the flow of water. If a water disaster occurs due to a manmade accident like a leaky pipe, turn off the connecting water valve right away. 

If the issue is coming from roof damage and you can’t go outside to investigate until the weather improves, set out a bucket to catch the water and stop the problem from getting worse. 

After that, consider shutting off electricity to the affected space. If the water compromised your electrical system as it was leaking and dripping everywhere, the water that is now on your floors could be electrically charged. Stay out of the water and get us on the phone right away. 

The Water Extraction Process
The main focus of any water disaster is to control the situation and be sure that we get every last bit of lingering moisture. Even just a tiny damp spot can lead to a mold problem that overtakes your entire room. 

We will get to work drying up all of the excess water, and we can even use our thermal imaging cameras to detect hidden moisture behind your walls. 

Once the water is gone, we can get to work on any repairs! This can include wall or carpet replacement, floor repair and even ceiling reconstruction. We are ready to help make your water disaster a thing of the past. 

Water can leak into virtually every area of your home. Contact SERVPRO of Parsippany, Montville right away.