On this episode, Ariel talks about what to do when something unexpected happens, like your pipes burst in the middle of winter. It’s not a fun experience, & is why the podcast has been delayed recently, but it is a good learning experience.

Thanks Kathy, James, Maria & Peter for helping me with my pipes & a crisis! You are awesome! - Ariel

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Make sure you vet (check out their social media views, website, etc) & get their contact information ahead of time. The last thing you need when you are stressed & are hurriedly moving your possessions to keep them from getting flooded out & ruined by water is to take time to do this research then! You will need to call your plumber ASAP when there is flooding.
• If your broken pipes are on outside walls, you should consider paying more to replace PVC with copper pipes & have the plumber insulate them to prevent future breakage.
• Per my friend Peter Kakoczky, water & fire damage restoration is a $24 billion industry & the  biggest expense for home insurance companies. Normally people would call an insurance company to make a claim to get emergency work. However, I have been speaking with insurance brokers & some insurance companies are cancelling long-term client policies just for making a claim, so you may want to reconsider before you file a claim with your insurance company.
• Water intrusion is flooding, handled by companies (like Service Masters or ServePro, or Paul Davis), vs mold remediation. A mold remediation company removes any mold & replaces the insulation. Mold growth on drywall takes 5 days, on wood 2 weeks. If you address water intrusion immediately, you’re less likely to have mold.

BEST MOMENTS

“You will need: 1-2 plumbers to do the plumbing repair. In the greater Seattle area: James with Smart Plumbing Solutions. 206-913-3417, & please tell him Ariel sent you.”

“Sometimes pipe breaks happen when you’re on vacation or don't know they’re happening, a slow drip or long exposure can cause mold to grow. A mold remediation company can get rid of it for you. In the greater Seattle area: Peter Kakoczky at Mold Solutions NW 425-313-5900, & please tell him Ariel sent you. Nationally: Service Masters, ServePro, Paul Davis”

“A drywall guy can seal up the wall once the plumbing has been repaired. In the greater Seattle area: Gerardo Suarez Vasquez at 509-901-5627, & please tell him Ariel sent you.”

“You may need a painter if your drywall guy doesn’t do that. In the greater Seattle area: Nader Naderi Unique Painting and Design 206-240-9200.”

“If you have waterlogged, damaged or ruined possessions, companies can help remove these items. In the greater Seattle area: Maria Costello from Junkluggers at 206-794-0155 which has franchises nationally.”

ABOUT THE HOST

Ariel is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, Empath & Psychic who has been involved in holistic healing since 1988. She is also an educator, speaker, author & mentor for empaths, spiritual seekers & medical professionals. To reach Ariel, go to www.arielhubbard.com, where you will be able to contact her directly.  Please let her know you heard her on the podcast & the assistance you need or question you have.

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