Water damage makes up a large part of insurance companies claims in Florida and Georgia. Plumbing leaks are growing exponentially with corroded pipes on the rise.
According to a Water Damage Study by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety reveals just how devastating they can be;
“The second and most common type of failure occurs when the supply system material fails and results in a leaking or bursting pipe. This type of failure represents two of every three plumbing supply system claims in this study.”
A review of homeowner’s insurance claims resulting from plumbing supply system failures from multiple insurance companies around the country revealed:
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Plumbing supply system failures are the leading source of residential water losses, with 48% greater losses (in terms of total payouts) than the second leading source.- Plumbing supply system failures cost an average of $5,092 per incident after the deductible was paid.
- Of the claims analyzed, 65% were caused by a failure of the plumbing supply system material, while 18% were caused by frozen pipes.
In this sample, homes that were 16 to 40 years of age represented a larger proportion of supply system material failure claims than their proportion of total policies.
Of the claims analyzed, 22% of all supply system material failures occurred beneath the slab of homes without basements.
Why choose the Leak Doctor
Our inspection utilizes state-of-the-art thermography, which is similar to a color infrared photograph. With it, we can identify tiny temperature differences that can lead us to leaks.
Our technicians are trained to utilize the most advanced digital ultrasonic inspection system. Leak Doctor’s sensitive ultrasound devices can “listen” at a frequency beyond the human range of hearing. To our instruments, even the tiniest leak makes a traceable noise.
Leak Doctor can quickly determine whether or not you actually have a leak, pinpoint exactly where your leak is, and provide professional repairs as a licensed plumber.
The Leak Doctor has over 25 years of experience in tracing the origins of leaks in private homes, hotels, schools, golf courses, apartment buildings, spas and utility providers. Not only have our technicians received the highest available level of training, certifications and hands on experience available, but they also continually demonstrate the highest level of professionalism.
