Providing Water Damage Restoration in Columbus After a Frozen Pipe Burst

In January 2022, we dealt with a very common incident that occurs during winter: water damage from frozen pipe bursts. Pipes can freeze during colder seasons when the temperature falls too low. When the water inside the pipes freezes, it can cause the pipe to burst and this can cause a lot of damage. Here’s how we provided water damage restoration in Columbus to a two-story home.

How Flooding in the Columbus Property Occurred

When the flooding happened, the house wasn’t occupied. It belongs to a single woman who had moved out of the area and was getting the house ready to sell. However, in the meantime, the cold weather hit and caused a pipe break. Unfortunately, she may not have realized it’s a good idea to maintain heat in the property, which might have helped to prevent pipes from freezing. 

As a result, an upstairs bathroom water line broke, causing damage to the two floors below it. That’s where we come in. Our team received the call about the disaster and arrived at the home in a few hours. Water creates continuous damage if not dried in time (among the worst issues is mold growth in drywall and wood).

Providing Water Damage Restoration in the Columbus home

Because the homeowner was away, we couldn’t discuss with her the plan of action, directly. Fortunately, we were able to work with the homeowner remotely. We provided an estimate to the homeowner and showed her pictures of the damages before we started. As soon as she gave us permission, we got started on the job.  

First, we removed any damaged materials that were too wet to be restored. As you can see in the photos, a lot of the drywall had to be removed due to water damage. We were able to remove the soaked drywall before water could move to other areas of the structure.

Then, using powerful air movers and dehumidifiers, our crew managed to dry out the property to acceptable levels, which helped prevent mold growth and further structural damage. The water damage restoration in Columbus was finished in about five days. 

For Water Damage Restoration in Columbus OH and Nearby Areas, call PuroClean Water, Fire, and Mold Experts!

We deal with water damage incidents all the time. You can count on us to get your property back to pre-loss condition, whether the damage occurred from a frozen pipe burst, roof leakage, or another disaster. Call PuroClean Water, Fire, and Mold Experts today at (614) 309-5739 for expert water damage restoration in the Columbus, OH area.