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A Pipe Burst in My House — What Now?

A burst pipe can put gallons of water into your home every minute. Your first job is to stop the flow, then limit the spread.

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Do This First

Work through these in order — the first few minutes decide how much damage spreads.

1

Shut off your main water valve immediately — usually where the water line enters the house, at the meter, or in the basement/crawlspace.
2

Turn off the electricity to affected areas if water is near outlets, wiring, or the panel — but never while standing in water.
3

Open faucets to drain the remaining water in the lines and relieve pressure.
4

Move furniture and valuables off wet flooring and blot up what water you safely can.
5

Photograph the burst, the water, and the damage before cleanup for your insurance claim.

Careful

What to Avoid

Don't turn the water back on until the pipe is repaired.
Don't ignore water that ran behind walls or under floors — that is where hidden rot and mold start.
Don't wait to dry it — every hour of saturation means more material has to be removed.

When to Call a Pro

By the time you see water on the floor, it has already soaked into wall cavities, cabinets, and subfloor. Binnacle finds the hidden moisture with meters, dries it properly, and documents the loss so the repair is done once — not twice.

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Common Questions

A Pipe Burst in My House

Where is my main water shut-off valve?

Most often it is where the water main enters the home — near the water meter, in the basement, a crawlspace, or an outside box near the street. Knowing its location before an emergency saves gallons of damage.

Is a burst pipe covered by insurance?

A sudden, accidental pipe burst is typically covered by homeowners insurance, though long-term slow leaks often are not. We provide the documentation and estimate; you file with your carrier.

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