We Can Help You Through Any Phase Of Water Damage Restoration In Newark

9/13/2019 (Permalink)

Here is one of our generators and desiccants in use at a job site. This building suffered water damage and we were able to help right away.

Replacing a Portion of Plumbing After Drying Your Newark Home

Drying out your Newark home after a loss incident must always be one of the top priorities for homeowners. With how quickly a situation can get out of control when a portion of plumbing bursts, especially in the wall, our SERVPRO team would like to reiterate that we are always here to help however you need. We also want to present our potential customers and neighbors with practical tips and advice about how to move forward once you believe the water damage has gotten dried successfully.

Once you feel confident you have addressed the water damage in your Newark residence, you have to set your sights on repairing the structural concerns and replacing the compromised section of pipe. You have likely already exposed this damage when you implemented drying tools to address moisture and standing water in the wall cavity. If not, you must remove the drywall immediately in front of the broken pipe, leaving yourself room to work and clean edges to replace portions of removed drywall after you have re-pressurized your plumbing.

Replacing plumbing is part of the services that our one-stop-shop restoration team can handle in your water damaged property. Our licensed (#: 1992104829) professionals have years of experience and can address issues with the plumbing, drywall removal, drywall installation, and other reconstruction needs your house might have. If you insist on attempting it on your own, here are some simple steps to help:

 - If possible, remove damaged piping by cutting out sections. This approach reduces your need for longer joints of pipe.

- Once the water damaged portion gets removed, clean threading of existing connectors and elbows you intend to use.  

- Measure the span of removed plumbing. Mark and cut that length from your new joint of pipe.

- Attach compression fittings to each end of this new portion of pipe. Tighten sufficiently.

- Set female connections on exposed ends of old pipe still in the wall.

- Once your new piece of pipe is in position, thread all pieces together and tighten female fittings on existing plumbing.

We know that repairs like this can be overwhelming, especially when you also have water loss effects to contend with as well. Our SERVPRO of Newark team can help you through any phase of recovery that you need, all you have to do is call. You can reach us 24/7 at (302) 733-7933.

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