PASO ROBLES, Calif.,
March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
"Better late that never" is not a good philosophy when addressing
water damage in your home or business. The old saying, "A stitch in
time saves nine" is much more appropriate and finding out exactly
what kinds of water damage your insurance covers is one stitch
closer to being prepared.
Mark Powers, franchise owner of
SERVPRO of Orcutt said, "Water
damage can be very expensive to repair, especially if it goes
undetected or if there is a catastrophic event." A leader in
repairing water damage, mold and fire damage, SERVPRO works with
hundreds of insurance companies to help property owners get their
claims processed fairly and quickly. "But, we can only help process
claims that your insurance covers," said Powers.
The time to learn what your insurance company covers and doesn't
cover is before you buy the policy. Insurance does not prevent
leaking or broken pipes or the toilet or bathtub overflowing, but
you can certainly have peace of mind knowing what kinds of water
damage incidents your insurance will cover.
Questions to ask your insurance agent include, "Am I covered for
water damage caused by:"
- Storms, including heavy snow if your property is in snow
country
- Water damage that is the result of putting out a fire
- Toilet, bathtub, washing machine or other appliance
overflowing
- A leaking roof
- Water damage to walls, floors and cabinets
- Burst, leaking or faulty plumbing
- Mold damage that is the result of water damage
- Vandalism
- Any other type of water damage
As mentioned, insurance is not going to prevent accidents, but
knowing you are covered when something does happen certainly helps
reduce some of the stress.
Individual insurance companies may cover more or fewer
circumstances and the scenarios may vary. For example, if the roof
leaks the insurance may only cover the replacement and repair of
possessions inside the house, but not replacement costs for the
roof. This is just one example of why it is important to know what
your insurance covers.
Typically, insurance does not cover water damage that is caused
by neglect. This is why it is important to inspect for leaks and
repair any potential problem as soon as possible.
Flood insurance that helps restore your property and possessions
after a flood is typically a separate policy. If you live on a
flood plain or in an area otherwise subject to flooding, your
insurance agent can help you get flood insurance.
Locally owned SERVPRO of Orcutt
is ready 24/7 to help. The expert team of highly trained
Orcutt water damage technicians
are trusted leaders in the water restoration industry, using the
most advanced inspection techniques and extraction and drying
equipment.
SERVPRO of Orcutt
1279 W. Stowell Road, Suite C
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 922-t5457
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