What in Forest Hills Homes Needs Repairs After Burst Pipes?

2/4/2022 (Permalink)

When pipes burst, a large amount of water can quickly enter your home. Call our certified SERVPRO team for water damage repair services.

Several areas become directly impacted by severe water damage in Forest Hills houses.

There are many causes of plumbing damage and burst pipes, from frozen pipes to air hammers after pressure fluctuations. When homes contend with these emergencies, it is important to trust our SERVPRO team's fast response to help. 

Prolonged Moisture and Dampness Threats

Water damage repair in Forest Hills often focuses on water's effect on materials like drywall and wood trim. Because the water can overwhelm all related materials so quickly, elements like drywall become oversaturated and require removal. Controlled demolition helps to prevent:

• Mold
• Mildew
• Structural deterioration
• Collapse

Saturated Insulation 

Insulation exists within the wall assemblies and systems, especially those wall cavities between the living area and the outside. Burst pipes within these assemblies can spread fast to threaten materials like insulation. In most cases, drying is not worth the time. We have a special insulation vacuum to remove the material and ultimately replace it.

Broken Plumbing

Another needed repair that our SERVPRO team must address after burst pipes is fixing the damaged lines themselves. Broken pipes must be resolved right away because the service to the house cannot be recharged and re-pressurized until the line can withstand more than 20 psi, and in most residences, even more than this minimum.

Wet Carpeting

Carpeting can quickly absorb water and become oversaturated. It is not difficult for carpeted floors to be heavily damaged quickly when saturation moves beyond the upper layer of material and extends to the padding and subflooring underneath. Burst pipes introduce hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water that can rapidly migrate to challenging positions.

Burst pipes can be especially hard on a house. With a general contractor license and experience in repairs and build-back, there are many ways that our SERVPRO of Forest Hills / Ridgewood team can help after substantial water damage. Give our professionals a call today at (718) 381-3702.