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The first move is always to stop the water. Know where the main shutoff is before you need it. For a single fixture, the local valve under the sink or behind the toilet often stops it.
Shut off the water
The first move is always to stop the water. Know where the main shutoff is before you need it. For a single fixture, the local valve under the sink or behind the toilet often stops it.
Kill the power to wet areas
If water is near outlets or the panel, cut the power to that circuit. Water and electricity are a dangerous mix.
Contain and call
Move what you can off the floor, contain the water with towels, and call us. The faster we get there, the less damage there is to undo.
Where is my main shutoff?
Usually near the water meter where the line enters the home, often in the basement. Find it before an emergency.
Should I turn off the water heater?
If the leak is at the heater or you are shutting off water to the whole home, turning the heater to pilot or off protects it.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
Tell us what you are planning. We will review the scope and follow up with next steps.
