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A burst pipe can release a large amount of water into your home in a short period of time. Water can spread beneath flooring, behind walls, through ceilings, into insulation, and across multiple rooms before the source is shut off.
ServiceMaster by Compass provides professional water damage restoration after burst, broken, leaking, and frozen pipes throughout Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and surrounding communities.
Our team can remove standing water, locate hidden moisture, dry affected materials, clean damaged areas, and begin restoring your property after a plumbing-related water loss.
The visible water from a broken pipe may only be part of the problem. Moisture can migrate into areas that are difficult to see or reach, including wall cavities, subfloors, ceilings, cabinets, and insulation.
Our technicians use professional water extraction, moisture detection, drying, and dehumidification equipment to evaluate the extent of the loss and develop a restoration plan for affected areas.
If the pipe failure caused widespread standing water throughout the property, our flood damage restoration services may also be relevant to the cleanup.
Spokane winters make frozen pipes one of the most common plumbing concerns for local homeowners. Water expands as it freezes, increasing pressure inside pipes and fittings.
A pipe may crack while frozen and begin leaking only after temperatures rise and the ice inside starts to thaw. That means a plumbing failure can sometimes go unnoticed until water has already spread into nearby materials.
Burst pipes can also happen for reasons unrelated to freezing, including corrosion, age, excessive water pressure, loose connections, physical damage, and plumbing system failures.
If you discover a burst or broken pipe, stopping the flow of water as quickly as possible can help limit additional damage.
If it is safe and you know where the main water shutoff is located, turn off the water supply. Electrical hazards should also be treated seriously if water has reached outlets, wiring, appliances, or electrical panels.
Once the source of the leak has been stopped, standing water should be removed as quickly as practical. Extraction reduces the amount of water that can continue soaking into porous materials.
Depending on the size of the loss, water may need to be extracted from carpet, hard flooring, wall cavities, lower levels, or other areas where it has collected.
Professional extraction is an important part of our complete Spokane water damage mitigation services.
Removing visible water does not mean the property is fully dry. Moisture can remain inside drywall, wood framing, subflooring, insulation, cabinetry, and other building materials.
Air movers help increase evaporation while professional dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from the air. Our technicians also monitor moisture levels during the drying process.
This helps determine whether affected materials are drying properly and whether additional mitigation is needed.
A broken pipe can leave building materials wet long after the visible water has been removed. Persistent moisture can create conditions that support mold growth.
Prompt extraction and structural drying help reduce the amount of time moisture remains inside the home. If mold is already present, professional mold remediation may be necessary.
Frozen pipes are especially common during periods of prolonged cold weather. Pipes located in exterior walls, garages, crawl spaces, basements, attics, and other poorly insulated areas may be particularly vulnerable.
A frozen pipe does not always leak immediately. Cracks can develop while the pipe is frozen, with water escaping only when the pipe begins to thaw.
If you discover water damage after a freeze, fast cleanup and drying can help reduce damage to nearby walls, floors, and structural materials.
Insurance coverage for sudden plumbing failures can depend on the terms of your policy, the cause of the damage, and how the property was maintained.
ServiceMaster by Compass works with homeowners, insurance agents, and adjusters throughout the restoration process. Our team can document affected areas and the mitigation work performed.
Learn more about navigating the insurance restoration process.
The timeline depends on how much water escaped, how long the leak continued, which materials were affected, and whether repairs or reconstruction are necessary.
Water extraction can begin quickly once the source of the leak is controlled. Structural drying may continue for several days, depending on the extent of moisture inside the property.
Larger losses involving demolition, flooring replacement, drywall repairs, or reconstruction will take longer.
Yes. Even a relatively small leak can cause substantial damage if it continues unnoticed. Water may slowly spread behind walls, beneath flooring, or into cabinets before visible signs appear.
Hidden plumbing leaks can also contribute to staining, swelling, deterioration of building materials, and persistent moisture.
If you suspect a leak has affected your home, professional moisture detection can help determine how far the water has traveled.
A plumber repairs or replaces the failed plumbing component. Water damage restoration addresses what happened to the property because of that plumbing failure.
Restoration may include water extraction, moisture detection, structural drying, cleaning, demolition of unsalvageable materials, and reconstruction.
Both services may be necessary after a significant pipe break. Once the plumbing source is controlled, our team can focus on drying and restoring the affected property.
ServiceMaster by Compass provides specialized restoration for a wide range of residential water losses throughout Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.
