Advice · Emergencies at home

Burst pipe? Three things you can do in a minute

1

Water

Turn off the stopcock. It's usually under the kitchen sink or where the pipe comes into the house.

2

Power

If water runs towards a wall with a socket, switch off at the fuse box.

3

Proof

Photograph the wet wall and floor. Your insurer will want to see the damage before the repair.

“The costliest water is the water that runs till morning.”