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How to Stop Water Damage From Spreading
How to Stop Water Damage From Spreading
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How to Stop Water Damage From Spreading

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June 03, 2026
How to Stop Water Damage From Spreading

Water damage can be caused by many things, including leaking pipes, severe weather, blocked drains, sump pump problems, and more. If not handled in a timely manner, water damage can result in costly property damage. Luckily, there are steps you can take to prevent water damage from spreading and make the restoration process much easier.

Let’s look at what you can do to stop water damage from spreading.

Locate Water Source

The first priority is to find out where the water is coming from and stopping the source. If the source of the problem is a broken water pipe, leaking water heater, or any other source that can be stopped by cutting off the main water line, start with taking care of the source. However, some sources of water damage, such as severe weather can be difficult to contain and risky to deal with.

If you can access the main switch, ensure you turn off the electricity supply to your property.

Caution: Do not enter a flooded room before turning the electricity off.

Call A Water Damage Company

Once you have stopped the source of water damage, call a water damage company to commence water damage restoration. The water damage company will perform water damage repair in two phases—water damage mitigation and water damage restoration. First, they will perform water mitigation whereby their team will remove standing water and dry the affected areas with state-of-the-art equipment to reduce the immediate impact of the flood. The second phase involves drawing the remaining water and moisture from your property, cleaning, and sanitizing to restore the property to its pre-water damage condition. If you’re looking for a dependable "water damage company near me" to help you with water damage restoration, call Tidal Wave Response.

Remove All Personal Items

The next step is to remove all personal items as soon as possible to reduce the risk for permanent damage. These include items like carpets, fabrics, electronics, furniture, wall hangings, and any other items that could be damaged. Removing personal items from the flooded areas not only helps to prevent damage but also ensures the drying process can run smoothly when the water damage company arrives.

Ensure you wear protective clothing such as gloves and rubber boots when you enter the flooded areas.

Reviews

Cassandra Abdus-Salaam

Alpharetta, GA

Hi. I don’t know where to start. John and Tidal wave his company were and still are a blessing from my Lord. One morning in January of this year I went down stairs and stepped in a puddle of water it was flooded. I also passed out. This was the second one in less than a year. I stood there for a minute and just cried. All I could think of was my insurance company may not take care of it a second time even if it was for a different leak. The last claim they paid out $23,000 for…

John Ayer

Atlanta, GA

John Mayer, Principal of Tidal Wave Response, and his project management team, lead by Colin Galubinski, has completed the restoration of my home in record time. The work included, but was not limited to the following: 1) Professional water leak detection 2) Professional plumbing that removed the concrete slab and backfill material, found and repaired the PEX cold water pipe 3) Backfilled and placed concrete to finish grade 4) Packed the furniture to storage. Restored the furniture without incident nor damage. 5) Dehumidified and removed the damaged carpet and hardwoods. 6) Cleaned the concrete surface and installed the new hardwoods.…

Spenser Hewett

Brookhaven, GA

I have worked in sales and also have experience in launching my own business. It is rare that you find a company that genuinely has your best interest in mind. Not only was John helpful outside of his business’ expertise, but he sent Chris to do a *free* evaluation of our water damage. John and Chris were both genuine and personable. They cared about what our situation was and they weren’t looking to get any sort of “fee” for their time. These are the kind of people you trust to handle big, catastrophic water damage to. I have previously had…

James B

Chamblee, GA

While others might categorize John as a fast talker, but on the other hand. I saw a man that's passionate about his business and willing to help others elevate their present situation. In early December 2022, our laundry room floor and wall got water damaged due to leakage from the hotline pipe, and other rooms got impacted due to water spreading. So, I reached out to John and he assured me they'll do everything within their power to get our house done before Christmas day. Boy was he right! John and the tidalwave response team were professional, helpful and got…

Anne Berman

Cumming, GA

We did not plan to renovate our terrace level but when the hot water heater leaked and flooded the entire area, Tidal Wave was recommended to us by the plumber who installed the new hot water heater. John, the owner was at our house the same evening and mitigation started early the next morning. The crew professionally removed wet drywall, flooring, and baseboard. Fans and dehumidifiers ran for several days and then the fun began. With Colin's help we were able to choose updated flooring, repaint a color of our choice, and new trim was installed. Everything was completed professionally.…

Hunter smith

Decatur, GA

Wow incredible company! I had a water damage that destroyed my entire main level. John and his team are very quick and efficient. When I was looking on google, tidal wave response was the only water restoration company with a 5 star review. Highly recommended using tidal wave response!!

Meme Dupree

Doraville, GA

I had a flood in my downstairs living room. It was devastating. John with Tidal wave was very professional. He had his team show up immediately to get the job done. Great work Tidal Wave. I'm definitely going to refer you to others.

pam kunc

Duluth, GA

Thank Goodness !!! Johnny on the spot! We had a pipe ruptured in the ceiling and we were looking for a 5 Star Rated Water Restoration company . Johnny came out with a Thermal Camera and found the pipe spraying behind the wall. I wish I would have called him sooner . My wood floors were so damaged by the water, they all will need to be replaced. We highly recommended Johnny with Tidal Wave. Very knowledgeable and even helped us start a claim with our insurance ..

Randy Fann

Dunwoody, GA

Had a shaky start with this particular project but I must say the owner took charge and corrected all the remaining issues. I will say that this particular job was the absolute worst I have taken on in 45 yrs. My hat is off to Mike and his crew and Allan was superb in making sure everything was done correctly. Thank you for your follow-up on this project guys. And Allan thank you especially for your thoroughness in making sure it was completed correctly.

Kadeja Edwards

Johns Creek, GA

Unfortunately, my water heater was old, cracked, and leaking water onto the supported area in my garage. I needed to replace the water heater with a new one, but the plumber told me that in order to meet the city code, I would have to handle the water damage first. I called out tidal wave (who I’ve worked with before), and they came out the very next day to cut out the affected area and treat for mold. This is my second issue with water in my house and tidal wave has taken care of both issues. They are fast,…

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Call Tidal Wave Response for Water Damage Restoration

When your home or commercial building suffers water damage, it’s important to take immediate action to prevent further damage to your property. Once you’ve stopped water damage from spreading, any job that is left over should be handled by an experienced water damage company. At Tidal Wave Response, we provide reliable water damage mitigation and water damage restoration to help homeowners and businesses restore their property to their pre-loss condition. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so that you have a reliable water damage company you can rely on when you experience water damage in your property.

Contact Tidal Wave Response today to schedule an appointment.

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