Broken Pipe Under Kitchen Sink Causing Water Damage

7/13/2020 (Permalink)

We have the equipment to save your home from further damages!

Water damage from a broken pipe under your kitchen sink can cause more severe damage if not cleaned up quickly and adequately.  

At the first sign of water damage, it is vital to act quickly before more damage occurs. In the case of a broken pipe, you must stop the water source from leaking, typically stopping the use of the kitchen sink altogether.  

Once stopped, call your local water damage professionals at SERVPRO of South Cobb. We will come out to your house, assess the damage, clean and dry the affected areas, and restore it “Like it never even happened.”

The professionals at SERVPRO have seen it all. Once on-site, we can identify the source of the water damage, classify the type of water, and put together a plan of action to properly mitigate and restore the affected area. 

Restoration professionals have the equipment necessary to find areas that are not obviously affected. They will then make the drying and restoration process possible to occur.

In the case of water damage caused by a sink pipe, the water damage you will experience is clean water.,Clean water is essential to address it quickly before further damage occurs. Our SERVPRO is equipped to handle all situations, whether large or small.

If the water damage is left to sit for a few days, you can guarantee that any wet materials will experience mold damage. Permanent mold damage happens quickly. The cabinetry wood surfaces will start deteriorating, and mold will begin to appear because of the moist conditions. Act quickly when you find standing water to avoid the headache from mold damages. 

What to do while you wait for SERVPRO to arrive?

1. Stop the water source that is causing the water damage.
2. Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
3. Remove all materials that are valuable or sensitive to moisture.
4. ALERT! If mold is visible, do not move anything because mold spores can quickly spread and damage other parts of the kitchen.

To prevent future water damage, it’s a good idea to make sure that you are continually checking your home appliances for leaks. If you spot a leak to any of your home faucets, it is good to get them fixed ASAP to prevent water damage from occurring in the future. 

Just as you have your favorite electrician or plumber, it is also essential to have the number of a 24-hour emergency water damage restoration company, like SERVPRO of South Cobb. 

Lastly, we suggest that you double-check with your insurance provider on the type of coverage that you obtain. When water damage occurs, we want our residents to have quality insurance coverage for your home and your possessions so that the restoration services and items that may need replacing are going to be covered.

In case of emergency, rely on the professionals at SERVPRO of South Cobb to clean up the damage. We are available 24/7 to clean up any water and mold damages that your home has recently had. 

If you have any questions, please call (770) 739-2355.