Water can be your very best friend on a hot summer day! And your worst enemy when it is slowly dripping out of a corroded pipe behind the kitchen sink.
It may be easy to turn on the faucet and drink a cold glass of water, but that undetected water leak may not be so easy.
What will your insurance company cover?
Well, that is contingent on your individual policy. Depending on the source of the water leak, many cover the repairs or reimburse you for the damages.
One of a homeowners worst nemesis is mold, a likely byproduct of water damage. Not only can mold be detrimental to a person’s health, it can reduce the value of a home by rotting wood and drywall, contaminate the duct work, and create a very foul odor.
There are over 1.5 million species of mold, exposure can be a very serious situation. Mold needs moisture to grow, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Which is why it is important for everyone to be vigilant about even a small water leak.
Plumbing pipes inside a home are the responsibility of the owner. Neglecting an undetected water leak may not always be covered under your insurance policy.
What should a homeowner be on the look out for?
It is important to monitor your water bill, any unexplained increase can indicate a water leak.
Be alert to any musty or earthy smell, this could be the first sign of mold.
Warm spots or unexplained moisture on the floor could indicate a slab leak.
Peeling wallpaper, tiles coming off the wall, and mold can mean a water leak.
Infrared Thermography To The Rescue
If your client suspects a water leak in their home or business, infrared thermography can save thousands of dollars. The process where radiant energy is used to analyze and detect water leaks is called Infrared Thermography.
A high-tech imaging camera is used to locate leaks inside the pipes themselves and photograph leaks. Then a skilled thermographer accurately analyses the picture and is able to find the exact location of the leak. This means there won’t be any unnecessary tearing into walls or digging into the floors!
If your an insurance professional, contact the Leak Doctor for an appointment today.
