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Frozen and Burst Pipe Cleanup Service in Florham Park, NJ
2/23/2021 (Permalink)
A frozen burst pipe in New Jersey can cause serious water damage in your Florham Park home or business, requiring extensive cleanup services.
SERVPRO of Morristown Can Handle All Frozen, Leaking or Burst Pipe Cleanup and Repair Needs In Florham Park
Winter in New Jersey can bring bitter cold weather along with the chance of burst pipe water damage in Florham Park. When the water in your pipes freeze, it causes the water to expand and exert pressure on your pipes. This pressure can cause the frozen copper pipe to rupture or break, allowing water to leak and flood your home. When not quickly discovered and addressed, a frozen pipe can cause major water damage in your home.
If you're faced with burst pipe water damage in New Jersey, you must take immediate action to prevent extensive structural damage and mold growth inside of your property.
The sooner the water damage restoration process is started after a frozen pipe bursts, the less likely it will be for secondary damages to form.
SERVPRO of Morristown is Northern New Jersey’s leading water damage repair and restoration company in Florham Park. Our team is on call and ready to respond to your frozen, leaking, or burst pipe water damage cleanup 24 hours a day.
- Free Estimates
- 24/7 Emergency Services
- Highly Trained Water Damage Specialists
- We Handle the Insurance Process For You
What To Do When A Frozen Pipe Bursts In Florham Park, NJ
How can you tell a pipe has frozen in your New Jersey home? It's pretty clear when a pipe inside a wall has frozen, as you'll notice that there is suddenly low water pressure, no running water, frost on your pipes, strange odors from drains, or hear clanking sounds inside of your pipes.
When you know you have a frozen pipe, you should:
- Immediately turn off the main water supply to prevent the frozen pipe from flooding your home.
- Follow the sound of running water or pipes clanking to find the source.
- If water is flowing into your home from a burst pipe, immediately call SERVPRO of Morristown. Our emergency team immediately responds to begin water removal and drying out your home.
- Call a plumber to fix the broken pipe and unfreeze any other pipes as needed.
- Move wet or valuable items to an undamaged, dry space.
Common Causes of Leaking, Burst or Frozen Pipes
- Below freezing outdoor temperatures
- Removed or insufficient pipe insulation
- Heating system isn't on during cold temperatures
- Regular wear and tear or corrosion overtime
- Physical damage to the pipe, such as during remodeling activities
Burst Pipe Water Damage Cleanup and Restoration Services in New Jersey
At SERVPRO of Morristown, we know how devastating the flooding and water damage from a burst pipe in Florham Park can be.
When your walls, floors, ceilings, and even furniture is soaking wet, it's hard to imagine your home back in pre-damage conditions. Our team works hard to clean up the mess from a frozen burst pipe and restore your home back to normal as soon as possible.
1 - 24/7 Emergency Contact
When you call SERVPRO of Morristown, a representative will take your information and any details about your burst pipe flooding. This way, our team can be properly prepared when they arrive at your property to provide frozen pipe cleanup and repair services.
2 - Water Cleanup & Extraction
There may be flooding and standing water throughout your home when a frozen pipe bursts. When crews arrive, they will immediately begin removing all water from your property. The faster water is cleaned up, the more likely building materials like floors, carpets, trim, or drywall can be saved.
3 - Structure Drying
Once all standing water has been addressed, equipment will be set up around your property to ensure all building materials dry. Demolition is usually a part of the burst pipe cleanup process, as the source of your water damage is behind walls, floors, or ceilings. Drywall will have to be removed in order to ensure all areas affected by water are dried.
4 - Mold Remediation (As needed)
After flooding or water damage from a burst pipe, mold growth is always a possibility. If moisture isn't addressed quickly enough, mold remediation may be required before returning your home to pre-damage conditions.
7 - Cleaning and Sanitizing
Once your structure has been dried, it will be clean and sanitized with an antimicrobial spray. This step ensures that your property is clean and free of bacteria or mold spores.
6 - Restoration
After the water damage cleanup process is complete, our in-house construction team is brought in for restoration. They can replace drywall, trim, flooring, or paint as needed to completely bring your home in Florham Park back to pre-damage conditions.
Burst Pipe Frequently Asked Questions
Are burst pipes covered by insurance?
Yes, the damage resulting from a frozen or burst pipe will be covered by insurance, but the repairs to the broken pipe will not be.
What should I do until SERVPRO emergency response arrives at my home in New Jersey?
When dealing with a burst pipe in your Florham Park home, you can do the following until our emergency team arrives:
- Stop the source of your water to prevent further water damage. You will likely need to turn off your main water supply.
- Use towels, mops, or a wet-dry vacuum to get up standing water.
- Move any furniture out of wet areas.
How can I prevent my pipes from freezing and bursting?
To help prevent pipes from freezing, you should:
- Insulate pipes
- Open cabinets to warm pipes under sinks
- Keep the heat on
- Winterize your pipes if leaving for an extended amount of time
- Let faucets drips to keep a continuous flow of water