How to prevent water damage, mold after pipes burst - KENS5.com
According to the Insurance Council of Texas, most home insurance policies cover unexpected burst pipes and the resulted water damage. Over the last week, thousands of pipes burst in homes across Texas from the freezing weather. So what do you do now? Cleaning up properly is critical to making sure the busted pipes don’t create even more issues down the road. First, if you detect a leak, you need to turn off the water supply immediately then call a plumber. According to the Insurance Council of Texas, most home insurance policies cover unexpected burst pipes and the resulted water damage. That’s why it’s important you document everything. Take pictures of the damage and keep receipts of expenses to fix it and clean up. Mold can start growing in one day, so you don’t want to let water sit. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, here is how you prevent mold: Stop the water flow as soon as you can. Dry the area immediately. Mold can start growing in one d...