For the average home or business owner in Orlando and Atlanta, a small water leak may not be high on the priority lists. Lets face it, if water is not gushing out and flooding the kitchen or bathroom, it can wait until next week or even next month.
It is easy for property owners to put off figuring out where the water leak is coming from and then having it repaired. But this often comes at a big price. Not only is it wasting water, it is causing a significant amount of damage, that is usually behind the scenes.
Many people ignore the water leak in hopes it goes away by itself or they are afraid of the repair costs. Unfortunately, water leaks only get worse over time and cause more damage. If you suspect a water leak addressing as soon as possible is the easiest and least expensive option.
From a small discolored spot on the bathroom ceiling to finding a small bit of ceiling plaster on the floor, cracked tiles, warm spots on the flooring, moisture and mold, water leaks can leave small clues behind.
That cracked tile in the bathroom from a small water leak behind the wall can lead to moisture and mold in the drywall and even studs of the building. A neglected water leak only gets worse!
This is typically when the property owner calls their insurance company.
Water leak claims are increasing faster than any other component of insurance, with over $10 billion dollars in property damages. Unfortunately, many homeowners are unaware that not all water damage and pipe intrusions are covered under their insurance policy.
Our goal at the Leak Doctor is to locate the source of the water leak and provide insurance adjusters with a detailed and clearly written electronically generated report, available within 24 hours. Photographs taken before and after for documentation and communication with the adjuster while on the job site about the findings.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Leak Doctor Family encourages everyone to join us in learning more about breast cancer and support those who are suffering with the disease.
Though we have made great progress in early detection, cancer treatment and finding a cure, we still have a long way to go.
