What Should I Do If I Have Water Damage?
Water damage claims are the second largest frequent insurance claim, following wind and hail damage. Burst pipes, leaky appliances and flooded basements often lead people to discover the details of their home insurance policies. Insurance policies are designed to cover sudden and accidental events, and not cover repeated ongoing damage that occurs over weeks, months or years. The same holds true for water damage claims. Leaky pipes, leaky roofs and wind-driven rain are all examples of repeated damages and are not due to a sudden and accidental event.
Below are steps you can take to mitigate water damage to your property.
Shut off water and locate the source of the leak. After this, turn off your water valve.
Call water damage restoration specialists to get a price assessment for repairs.
Remove valuable items from the damaged area.
Clean excess water and open your windows to get air circulating in the room. Turn on the air and set up some fans.
If you are still concerned with how your claim is being handled, feel your settlement amount was not enough or your claim has been denied, give us a call.
It is important to act fast when it comes to any water damage that may have occurred to your property. We have a team of experienced adjusters who have the time and the expertise to create a claim and represent you to your insurance company.