Prevention Services

Water damage is one of the most common reasons people make claims on their home insurance. If left without immediate repair, water can cause thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage. However, a home that suffers water damage can be restored if treated and dried right away. The average American uses between 80 to 100 gallons of water each day so it’s easy to understand how everyday use of water can lead to water damage.

Statistics indicate that over 1 million water damage incidents occur every year in the United States. While many losses are covered, some situations are not, leaving many families with a damaged home they cannot afford to fix. Rather than putting thousands of dollars into fixing water damage, a better solution is to help home owners prevent those same damages from happening in the first place. Every home and business owner (and every insurance company) should take a few simple steps to help avoid going through the pain and experience of water damage.

Today, kitchens and basements are high end entertainment centers, with hardwood or tile floors, expensive cabinets, luxurious wall coverings and modern electronic components. When the dishwasher hose fails, it’s far more expensive to fix the damage today than it was just a few years ago. Hot water tanks and washing machines once confined to the basement or garage are now found in utility rooms right off the family room or near finished living areas. When leaks occur, water runs through ceilings and walls, damaging finished areas of the home and causing substantially more damage now than in the past.