Owning a home or business in the Central Florida area is a big responsibility, and with that comes maintenance of the plumbing system, both inside and outside the property. Many insurance claims are based on gradual water damage, which develops slowly over time, instead of a severe storm or an accident.
Some issues resulting in water leaks such as corrosion, root intrusion, natural wear and tear, a pipe or joint that has weakened and rust, may be considered lack of routine maintenance of foreseeable damage.
What if the homeowner did not realize the chemicals in the water corroded the inside of the pipe in his concrete slab, resulting in a pinhole water leak, that eventually make his new hardwood floors begin to buckle?
The homeowners should be inspecting their home on a regular basis. Maybe the homeowner would have noticed a spot on the floor was warmer than the rest, the sound of running water when nothing that uses water was turned on, or a higher than normal water bill. Though the wood floor buckled suddenly, it resulted from a slow water leak.
If a homeowner is not sure what is covered under their insurance policy, they should go over their policy with their insurance agent, it is better to find out now than when your claim is denied for not only fixing the floor, but also for repairing the leak in the concrete slab.
Water and slab leaks are the most common reasons for foundation problems, pinpointing exactly where the problem is coming from and repairing the problem takes experienced water leak detection service.
The Leak Doctor is a leader in the industry and understands the role of the insurance company, which is why many insurance adjusters in the Orlando, Brevard Florida and Atlanta, Georgia areas rely on the Leak Doctor to locate and repair the leak.
