Burst Pipe Reconstruction in McDonough, GA

Georgia winters are mild most of the time, which is exactly why a hard freeze catches people off guard. Pipes in attics, crawlspaces, garages and exterior walls are the most exposed. When the water inside them freezes, it expands, and a pipe can split. The leak often starts when it thaws.

If you are in McDonough and a burst pipe has already put water through part of your home, here is what to do and how the rebuild comes together.

Right after the pipe bursts

1. Shut off the water at the main valve. Know where yours is before winter.
2. Turn off power to any wet area if it is safe to reach the breaker.
3. Call a plumber to repair the pipe.
4. Call a water cleanup and drying company to dry the structure.
5. Take photos and video of everything before items are moved or removed.
6. Contact your insurance company to report the loss if you plan to file a claim.

What a burst pipe usually affects

A burst supply line puts out a lot of water quickly. In a typical McDonough home that can mean wet drywall and insulation, saturated carpet and pad, swollen laminate or LVP, water-soaked base cabinets, and stained ceilings on the floor below. Drywall and insulation in an exterior wall are often removed during drying.

The reconstruction side

Once the drying company signs off, Peridot Assist takes over the rebuild. We walk the home, measure each room and write a detailed scope. On insurance jobs, the scope is built to the carrier's approved estimate. After approval, a project manager is assigned and the work is scheduled.

Typical burst pipe reconstruction includes:

• Insulation and drywall in the affected walls and ceilings
• New flooring, matched or carried through connected rooms
• Base cabinet replacement when the water reached the cabinets
• Baseboard, door casing and trim
• Paint and texture to blend with the rest of the room
• Plumbing fixture and appliance reconnection

Prevent the next one

• Insulate exposed pipes in attics, crawlspaces and garages
• On nights below freezing, let faucets on exterior walls drip
• Open sink cabinet doors so warm air reaches the pipes
• Disconnect garden hoses and cover outdoor spigots
• Keep the thermostat set to a steady temperature when you travel

Serving McDonough and Henry County

Peridot Assist rebuilds homes in McDonough, Hampton, Locust Grove, Stockbridge and across Henry County. If a burst pipe has left your home dried out and waiting to be put back together, call the Peridot Assist office at (770) 284-5353 or email build@peridotassist.com.

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Peridot Assist Construction & Design
Licensed Georgia General Contractor, GCCO008663
(770) 284-5353