Emergency Plumber | 3 Instant Actions To Undertake When A Deluge Emerges From Your Ceiling

If you've woken up to the sound of water pouring out of your ceiling, then you know you're in for some tough hours ahead. Water pours out of ceilings because of an internal pipe burst somewhere in the system, which can be difficult for you to figure out on your own. Burst pipes are caused because of excessive pressure, corrosion or freezing temperatures. This advisory guide equips you with instant actions when a deluge emerges from your ceiling, before the emergency plumber arrives.

Place A Bucket Below The Falling Water

Your quickest action is to place a large bucket under the leak to ensure that water doesn't damage more of your home than it already has. While there isn't much you can do with the earlier flooding, placing a large bucket below the water will ensure that no more damage can be done. Make sure you or a family member calls an emergency plumber immediately to handle the problem. Switch off your electricity because water conducts electricity and can cause shocks.

Shut Off The Main Water Valve Immediately

A recent report in WA indicated that burst of leaking pipes in the state wasted nearly 30 billion litres of water. This is a massive amount of water loss in just one state. Burst pipes allow water to unrestrictedly flow out of the pipes, so your next action must be to stem the flow of water by turning off the main valve as quickly as possible. When a pipe bursts in your ceiling, it can be difficult to find the exact shutoff valve for it, so your best option is to get to the main valve. The main shutoff valve for water may be located just outside your house near the metre.

Clean Up The Flooded Mess And Protect Your Floors

Once you shut off the water mains, your next action is to clean up the mess caused by the water. Before the plumber arrives, try to move all belongings and furniture far away from the affected area and remove as much of water as possible from your home to prevent further damage. Quicker water removal will ensure less damage to your interior space. Place a large tarp on the floor just below the leaking spot to protect your floor tiles from any falling ceiling debris. Ceilings may cave in slightly under the weight of the water, so you'll want to protect your floors from damage.

Follow these instant actions before the emergency plumber arrives when a deluge emerges from your ceiling.  

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