Handling Water Damage During a Holiday Gathering
- Kate Awtrey
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
Easter Sunday is a holiday that should be about family, delicious food, traditions and making memories, not a surprise waterfall from your ceiling from water damage.
When everyone's in town and you're hosting a big family get-together, your home's plumbing is working extra hard. The strain from additional people using the bathroom or running multiple loads of dishes through out the weekend can stress out your home's plumbing system. Everything seems fine at first -- Then a guest's toilet overflows. Maybe your dishwasher leaks mid-cycle. Even worse — your hot water heater decides that after all of these years of faithful service, it's time to give out, resulting in a flooded garage, attic, or basement while you're just trying to carve the ham and serve some casseroles. .
Why Holiday Water Damage Happens
When your house is full, your plumbing doesn’t get a break. Common holiday mishaps or heavy use include:
Clogged toilets or drains
Appliance leaks from old dishwashers or washing machines
Hidden pipe bursts
Water heaters throwing in the towel
What to Do If Water Damage Strikes During Easter
Stay calm. Shut off the water supply to your house. (Click HERE for a video on how to do this).
Protect valuables. Move electronics, heirlooms, and an important items away from the affected area if possible.
Document all of the damage. Take photos and video to submit to your insurance company (do this even if you decide not to file a claim).
Call First In Restoration immediately. The longer the water sits, the more damage it causes to your home and it's structure, and mold can begin to spread within 24-48 hours of water exposure.
We’re Available — Even on Easter
At First In Restoration, we know emergencies don’t take holidays off. That’s why we don't either. First In Restoration's emergency response team is on call 24/7 for your water damage emergency.
Call 470-748-0225 any time, www.firstinrestoration.com
