How To Minimize the Damage from a Sink Leak

12/28/2020 (Permalink)

A kitchen sink leak that leads to flooding can cause more damage to your home

Unattended Leaks Can Lead To Larger Cases Of Flooding

Have you ever reached under your sink for a new sponge only to discover that there's a puddle of water below the sink pipes? Or maybe you've walked into the kitchen in the morning to make coffee and stepped in a larger puddle of water. No matter the size of the leak, there are steps that you should take to minimize the water damage from your leaking kitchen sink. 

1. Turn Off the Water
The first thing that you need to do is turn off the water at the source. Water can't continue to leak if it doesn't have a source. While it may be inconvenient to be without water in the kitchen, you can't conduct cleanup effectively if more water is still leaking.

2. Call Your Insurance Company
Once you've contained the flooding, call your insurance company to report that you have water in the home and file a claim. Even if the leak appears to be minor, it's difficult to be sure that the only problem is a visible one. Your insurance company may want you to take pictures of the damage, so be sure to do that before you start cleaning up. They will be able to recommend a repair company in Kennesaw, GA whose services they will cover.

3. Call a Repair Specialist
You want your kitchen repair to be completed as quickly as possible. Hire a water damage restoration company that has a good reputation for being able clean up the visible mess quickly and efficiently, but who will also evaluate the less visible areas to ensure that you don't end up dealing with the long-term effects of mold or structural damage.
A kitchen sink leak that leads to flooding can cause more damage to your home than is immediately visible. Work with SERVPRO of Northwest Cobb County who will help restore your home and make it look “Like it never even happened.”