Leaks from plumbing can cause immense damage if not taken care of quickly. Plumbing leak claims are very common and need to be handled in a timely manner. Some claims won’t be accepted if reported after the damage is 14 days old. This is very hard for home owners who don’t use the damaged dwelling as their primary residence.
Water can damage many items in your home like flooring, furniture, built in cabinets, ceilings. It may also, if not treated, cause unpleasant odors due to mold forming. Its important to check these issues quickly and get them repaired fast.
Proper cleaning during and after the dry out is very important. Use of disinfectants help reduce the spread of disease and bacteria.
When dealing with black water damage or damage from contaminated water from sewage and other similar sources you must take care when cleaning those areas.
Don’t wait to report your damage, some polices won’t cover your claim if it is older than a certain time frame. Review your policy to see how long you have to report damage.
Plumbing leaks include:
There are three main types of water from which damage can occur. Clean Water, Gray Water, and Black Water.
The first type is called Clean Water and comes straight from a source like supply lines, appliances, or the weather (rain).
The second type is called Gray Water and can be from overflowing plumbing such as toilets or washer and dishwashers.
The third type is called Black Water which means the water sources is contaminated because it has been away from its original source for too long.