Six Steps To Take When A Pipe Bursts In Your High-Rise Tower

9/3/2019 (Permalink)

If a pipe bursts in your high-rise, there will be a lot to consider. You will need to handle the issue quickly and safely so that your occupants don’t get injured and you don’t lose property or business due to downtime. A burst pipe in your high-rise can cause some serious water damage, so taking the appropriate steps will be vital to making sure your investment is protected. 

• Step One. Call the professionals. They will arrive right away to assess the damage and to check the parts of the structure that have been affected to make sure the premises are safe. 
• Step Two. While you are waiting for the professionals to arrive, turn off any water that is going to the affected area. Open faucets that are below the pipe burst so that pressure can be alleviated; this will help to prevent further issues.
• Step Three. Clean up of any standing water can be done safely, as long as it is not “black water” (sewer water). Standing water can lead to mold damage and continued damage to flooring and walls. Mops and buckets can be used to safely remove most of the excess. The goal here will be to prevent the spread of water and even more damage. 
• Step Four. Open all doors and windows to begin the drying process by circulating airflow. Once the professionals arrive with their industrial-grade equipment, they will be able to complete the process. 
• Step Five. Ensure that electricity is turned off in the affected areas to prevent shocking anyone. Water can easily run into electrical circuits. 
• Step Six. Contact your insurance company to let them know what has happened, and make sure to take pictures of the damage as soon as you can after the event. Your professional water damage remediation company will work with your insurance company to make sure that everything goes smoothly and that you and the tenants of your high-rise tower can get back to work as soon as possible. 

The SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville team is here to help you if you experience water damage to your high-rise tower. We are water and fire damage cleanup specialists, and we have the tools and experience necessary to deal with mold and mildew.