Myths and Misconceptions About Residential Water Damage
Although water damage is the most common cause of loss to homes, most people don’t appreciate exactly how much it will impact them, and as such, don’t take proactive steps to prevent it. Following are assumptions, along with the real facts based on our experience.
MYTH: It Won’t Happen to Me
Internal plumbing system water losses are the biggest cause of damage to homes. Damage occurs more frequently than fire, theft, flood, or any other type of home loss. Most people will know someone who has had a flood, however, always think the same thing won’t happen to them. In reality, the possibility is always there!
MYTH: I Had Water-Caused Damage, but Had It Fixed, and It Won’t Happen Again
It is understandable to consider water damage to be an unlucky and one-off event. However, that is not true. Claims analysis has shown that a home that has had an internal leak is at least twice as likely to have another event, even after the repairs were made. In some cases, it is up to 3.5 times more likely to occur again.
MYTH: Water Loss Won’t Impact Me, Because My Insurance Company Pays the Damages
Because damages caused by water will typically be covered by one’s insurance provider, most people assume there will be little, if any, impact on their lives. However, a reimbursement check does not restore sentimental or one-of-a-kind belongings such as children’s artwork and letters to heirlooms and other original documents. Family members will have to live through repairs or be displaced from their homes entirely. It can often take weeks to replace furniture and other belongings, more so when items are custom-made. In fact, the average claim can be between 2 – 3 months.
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