A pipe has burst with your family at the dinner table? Or perhaps you are seeing water on the floor as holiday guests make their way in? And with most of the commercial world shut down for the day, who is one to call in an emergency?
At United Water Restoration Group of North Atlanta we do not let the calendar dictate when we are available. Should water damage put in an appearance, we are here for it. We are open 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays and all. Give us a ring at (404) 225-2723 if you require assistance.
One would think the holidays are for rest, good food and being with family. Yet water damage does not observe any such schedule. The colder weather alone raises the odds of a frozen pipe or an overtaxed plumbing system. It can seem there is no recourse when trouble comes on a holiday.
But there are ways to handle it. Here is what to do if your festivities are put on hold by water.
Calm Down and Put an End to the Flow
Your priority is to see that your family is safe and to stem the damage. There is no time for panic.
Take these measures right away:
- If the culprit is a leaking or burst pipe, close the main valve
- Provided you can get to the breaker without hazard, cut the power in the area
- Get guests, children and pets out of the vicinity of any standing water
- Put some distance between wet carpeting and your smaller furniture
- Use a bucket or towel to catch drips where possible
- Make a record of the damage on camera before you start moving things
Most people do not give enough thought to the last item, but having documentation will be of use with the insurance company later on.
The Speed at Which Holiday Water Damage Travels
Water is not going to stand still. In a matter of hours it will have made its way into the insulation, subflooring, baseboards and drywall. Leave it long enough and you are looking at structural issues and mold.
The circumstances of the season can compound the problem. With the house full and the kitchen and heating system in constant use, a minor leak could be missed for hours. You may not put two and two together until the damage is well under way behind the walls.
Which is why a prompt response from a pro makes all the difference in what they can salvage.
Make a Call to a Professional
There is only so much a shop vacuum and some towels can do in the way of DIY; they will not get at the moisture sequestered in your walls or under the floor, and that is where trouble starts.
Pick up the phone and dial (404) 225-2723 to speak with someone from United Water Restoration Group of North Atlanta. Our team is as likely to answer on a holiday as any other day. We have IICRC certified technicians who know how to put the drying and restoration process in order and we will come out for an inspection the same day so the issue is not left to fester overnight.
With our operators you are talking to 60 years of experience in total; the nucleus of our team has been together 15 years plus. We have encountered most of the water emergencies a home in this part of the country can face.
Once You Have Called
Our aim is to put a stop to the damage and put your home back in order. In general you will find:
- An inspection done the day of to size up the situation
- An account of what is to be done
- The professional extraction and drying of water from the affected spaces
- Some direction on the insurance side of things, we work with them all
- Financing should you need it
- A job done properly in the first instance
We cover Northern Atlanta, from Sandy Springs, Roswell and Johns Creek to Marietta, Lawrenceville, Duluth and beyond.
Let Us Handle It So the Holiday Is Not Wasted
Dealing with water damage is a strain, but it is not something to be shouldered by yourself. Document the scene, put your family first and then leave the rest to those trained for it.
United Water Restoration Group of North Atlanta is on hand to respond whether it is a weeknight or during your holiday meal. We are here 24/7, 365 days a year. To have our team put your home right again, call (404) 225-2723.
