What to Do If Your Philadelphia Home Floods: Emergency Plumbing Tips
Your home has flooded and your mind is racing because you don’t know what to do next. Fortunately, you are not alone. Many homeowners have been in the same situation as you and, by following these simple steps, you can contain the situation before it worsens.
Remember, for emergency plumbing repair in Philadelphia, PA, Goodman Plumbing is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for plumbing repairs and emergency water removal.
What to Do if Your House Floods
Don’t panic! If you are dealing with a flooded home, your first step (if fTyou can reach it safely) should be to shut off the water at the closest source. However, if there is major flooding, we recommend switching off the water at the main valve. This will help to limit further damage to your home and belongings. It will also, quite honestly, reduce the time, cost, and effort needed for home flood cleanup and flood damage restoration.
If you haven’t already, the next step would be to remove your family, pets, and belongings from your home to limit damage. Finally, call your emergency plumber. Our professional team has the expertise and the equipment to help you with an emergency plumbing repair.
From there, contact your insurance to find out if you are covered for the damage, and find out what information they need for a claim.
How to Clean Up After a Flood?
A flooded home is only 50% of the challenge, the other 50% is home flood cleanup which is often a daunting prospect. After the initial assessment to determine the cause of your flooded home and what repairs are needed, the water needs to be removed from your home quickly and safely to limit structural damage, make your home habitable again, and undertake any necessary repairs.
If you don’t know where to start, our professional plumbers and technicians offer a comprehensive range of water removal services. This includes emergency water removal using industrial equipment, drying and dehumidifying to limit the possibility of mold, and coordinating flood damage restoration.
How to Care for Your Household Plumbing
Flooding due to forces of nature is outside your control, but flooding due to plumbing issues can be avoided by maintaining your household plumbing system. When it comes to your plumbing, we recommend that as a homeowner or renter, you know where your main water valves if you need to switch them off for any reason.
Likewise, keep an eye out for blocked pipes and clogged drains that could cause an overflow, and potentially flood your home or property.
Finally, take the time to inspect your plumbing system annually for corrosion and physical damage (and avoid pipe failure) so you can undertake repairs and maintenance where needed using qualified professionals.
Call Goodman Plumbing for All Your Emergency Plumbing Needs
With over 60 years serving Philadelphia homes, Goodman Plumbing is the trusted name in emergency water removal and plumbing repairs. No matter what the situation may be, you are always in safe hands with our expert team.
Don’t wait while water causes more damage—call Goodman Plumbing now for 24/7 emergency flood cleanup in Philadelphia.