How to Deal with Unexpected Plumbing Issues: A Guide

No one wants to deal with unexpected plumbing issues, but it’s something that will happen to most people at least once, so it’s important that you know how to deal with them.

Sometimes, these issues are minor, and the only way that they will affect you is that you may need to pay a bit more on your water bill. Other times, however, the effects can be devastating. Not only can they cost you a lot of money, but serious problems could also cause damage to your home. So, if you need some help with what to do in this situation, keep reading.

Get help

Of course, the first step you should take is to get professional help. Even if the problem occurred after working hours, you may be able to find a twenty-four-hour plumber to come and assist no matter what time it is.

If you have a home warranty, you may also be able to get plumbing help through that. If you can’t get assistance for whatever reason and it’s a minor problem, you can try to fix it by yourself, although we would recommend always leaving it to the experts.

Get in touch with your insurance company

If the damage extends beyond your plumbing, such as if your house has sustained water or flood damaged, or the issue has caused valuables like TVs to be damaged, you should get in touch with your insurance company as soon as possible. Keep in mind that they will likely require proof of the situation, so be sure to take loads of photos of the damage, and get a plumber’s report detailing the severity of the problem.

You may struggle to send large files to your insurance company via email, but this post will be able to give you some ways to work around this.

Find a temporary solution

If you can’t find a plumber to assist you – or even if you can, but you need to wait a while for them to arrive – you can always look into temporary solutions.

For example, if the plumbing issue you are struggling with is a leak, you can always place a bucket under it to minimize the damage and prevent water wastage. You can also use tape to seal small holes.

You may feel panicked, but you should do your best to stay calm under pressure.

Determine the cause of the problem

You know what they say: it’s always better to prevent a problem instead of fixing it. While you may not have been able to prevent this plumbing issue, now that it’s happened, you can try to prevent it from occurring again in the future.

This means you need to figure out the cause of the issue. After all, if it happens again, it will affect you in many ways, so it’s best to get it sorted out sooner rather than later.

This is because if you ever plan on selling your house, you need to ensure that the plumbing is up to standard.