Well, whether or not there is a plumber in the area, you will need to take action immediately. But what actions are necessary in such a situation?
1. Carry out a review of the Exterior of your house.
Before you get involved in anything, especially before you enter the house, be sure to check the outside of your house. First, check if there is any gas leak that may be caused by the water leak. This is done by simply checking to see if there is any odor in the air. Next, you’ll want to check for any cracks that might be caused by some pressure in the walls around the house. Make sure nothing has collapsed or collapsed due to the flood. If you see anything suspicious that you’re not sure what to do about, call a qualified emergency plumber right away and do nothing else, especially go inside the house. If not, go to step 2.
2. Disconnect Gas and Electricity from the house
If you are sure the situation is safe, go in and perform the disconnects mentioned above. This is obviously because safety is the number one priority – we all know that water and electricity don’t mix, and you don’t want gas leaks either. It’s important to limit the problem to “just” a flood: your house can be fixed, but when it comes to electricity, there could be much more at stake.
Ideally, call a trained professional as soon as possible; they may even be able to arrive early enough to take care of all these security steps for you.
If you’re getting ready to do some home plumbing, some of the most common hazards, especially in a situation where your work area has been flooded, is the presence of an electrical connection in the area. The best thing to do before anything else is to turn off the electricity in the area. You’ll also want to disconnect any type of gas connection, just in case. After doing this, some of the other preparations may include:
Dress appropriately:
One of the most important pieces of clothing to have on are boots. Make sure the boots you are wearing are waterproof. Also make sure that the boots you have on can withstand all sharp objects that may not be visible, especially in places like bases. Make sure you have a dust mask on. Some of these places tend to accumulate a lot of dust. Gloves are also a good friend when it comes to plumbing, so make sure you have them on. You may also want to wear a hard hat – many plumbers will tell you how easy it is to hit your head getting out from under a sink!
Tools you may not have thought of…
Have the right kinds of tools for the job. And don’t forget that whenever you plan to do some manual labor, one of the most important tools in your home is a first aid kit. As much as we do not anticipate injuries or damage, it will be necessary for any house to have a first aid kit, just in case. A flashlight will also be necessary for many plumbing jobs, especially when you have had to. Cleaning supplies like brooms and mops are necessary, along with a trash can, as floods bring in a lot of trash.
You are now ready to make your repairs. Most of the time, people forget to check these things. Basement repairs need a lot of help, so ask yourself if you’re biting off more than you can chew; sometimes trying to fix it yourself and failing can cost you more than a qualified professional would have done in the first place.