#1 Home Claim this Year is?

Water damage claims come in all forms and always create a heck of a mess. The number one claim our clients have faced this year is water damage. Unlike our cars our homes do not have a maintenance needed light that pops up on a dashboard.

Here are few real examples and claim amounts:

Toilet overflowing

Toilet backed up and overflowed. Water damage to the bathroom and bedroom. Have ripped up the carpet and a company on the way to start repairs. $18,236 claim

Pipe Bursting

Insured called to report water damage to the basement of the home from a water pipe possibly doing damage to the drywall in the basement and flooring- possible seepage of the foundation, insured has discovered mold $6,287 claim

Window Leaking

Interior water damage from around window $30,872 claim

Kitchen Water Supply line

While homeowner was out of town neighbor noticed water coming out of the garage. They accessed the home to find a pipe under the kitchen sink had leaked $90,000 Claim

Appliance

Ice maker in refrigerator leaked and damaged flooring $13,295 Claim

As you can see from above water damage can create some huge claims. Take a moment to create a maintenance plan for your home. Here is a list of suggestions: