Pipe Burst Cleanup in Macomb County

1/8/2018 (Permalink)

Pipe Burst Cleanup in Macomb County

What You Should Know About Broken Pipes and Pipe Burst Cleanup

Coming home to find yourself ankle deep in flood water from a burst pipe is an experience no one ever wants to have. But in reality, it’s a relatively common problem with the plumbing and seldom occurs at a convenient time. When the pipe that bursts is in a location where it’s easy to find – like under your kitchen or bathroom sink – this is actually a better problem to have; that is, when you find it right away and can call a plumber and SERVPRO of St. Clair Shores to perform immediate burst pipe cleanup services. Extracting this water within 48-72 hours, drying and dehumidifying building structures, cabinets, affected furnishings, and personal items may save thousands of dollars in expenses and allow you to stay in your home during repairs and restoration.

But what happens when you have a burst pipe hidden from view? How do you know about it and what should you do?

Signs of a Leaking or Burst Pipe

• Pooling of water or water damage to areas of the wall, ceiling, or floor.
• Hissing sound of water running when the plumbing is not in use.
• Pressure in pipes is not consistent when using a pressure gauge attached to your plumbing when the water supply is shut off.

• Your ceiling is bulging.
• There is a visible split in a portion of a pipe.
• You receive an enormous water bill and have not recently filled a new swimming pool.

At SERVPRO of St. Clair Shores we have on call crews that are available 24/7 for your emergency needs. If disaster strikes, strike back by calling SERVPRO of St. Clair Shores. Your Cleanup and Restoration Specialist at (586) 741-5050.