Top Tips for Handling a Water Leak | SERVPRO of Central Buffalo

8/2/2023 (Permalink)

Have you been affected by a recent water leak? Call SERVPRO of Central Buffalo to help restore your place to preloss condition.

We all can appreciate the easy access to water in our homes. After all, we use it every day to wash our hands, prepare our meals and even give the family dog a bath at the end of the day. However, this easy access also means that water is flowing behind our walls in our pipes and appliances every day, which can lead to disaster if a single accident or malfunction occurs.

Recognizing an emerging water issue right away can help reduce your risk of serious damage, but you have to know where to look and what to do! Our team explains some easy steps to follow to contain a water leak and what to do afterwards below. 

Locating the Water Source

If you come home and notice a puddle of water where it shouldn’t be or you have standing water in your basement, stay calm and track down the source. If something is actively leaking, it can be easy to pinpoint, but it also might take some investigative work! 

Once you find it, find the appropriate water valve and shut it off, and turn off the electricity if it was caused by an appliance to make sure it can’t turn on again.

Once the source of water is contained, take a step back and assess the damage. Avoid walking through any standing water, and take some pictures of whatever damage you see. Fresh images will help make your insurance claim process easier for everyone involved. Then pick up the phone and call SERVPRO® of Central Buffalo!

Our Water Damage Restoration Process

We are trained to handle every sort of water damage situation imaginable, so don’t hesitate to call us whenever you discover water issues in your home. We will jump into action after our first phone call and arrive at your doorstep quickly. 

We will locate the source of the leak, repair pipes, cracks or gaps to fix the problem, and then turn our attention to drying out your home.

Water has the ability to cause widespread damage in minutes because it will leak and seep into every available crack and gap. We will use our thermal imaging cameras to detect hidden moisture, and we will use our air movers and blowers to make sure every drop is removed. After that, we can repair warped walls or floors and even replace ruined carpet. 

We are here for whatever you need! Call SERVPRO of Central Buffalo whenever you discover water damage in your home.