What You Should Know About Water

12/29/2021 (Permalink)

For over 20 years, SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle has specialized in water damage repair and restoration.

Water is necessary for life but there are situations where water can cause distress—namely when it causes damage. There are many different causes of water damage, but some are more prevalent than others.

Why Is There Water Damage?

The Travelers Insurance Companies Inc. noted the top five causes of home claims between 2009 and 2015 were:

• Exterior wind damage
• Non-weather-related water damage
• Hail
• Weather-related water damage
• Theft

It’s interesting that water damage appears twice on this list! However, there are non-weather-related and weather-related water damage situations.

Non-weather-related water damage comes from problems with plumbing and appliances.

Weather-related Water damage results from weather events such as rain and snow.

The top five causes of water damage are plumbing issues, appliance leaks, water pipe failures, old water heaters and weather.

Ways to Protect Your Home

Be sure that you are covered by your homeowner’s insurance plan. Look for these situations, which are usually covered by a standard homeowner’s policy:

• Winter damage caused by snow and ice
• Sewage and overflow of water, even by accident
• Aging hot water heat systems
• Frozen plumbing and pipes

Avoiding water-related issues and potential damage situations is possible if you are proactive. The following list of preventive fixes and routine maintenance suggestions can help you keep your home free of water damage:

• Applying water sensors and automatic shut-off valves
• Getting back flow valves and standpipes put in basement drains
• Using metal mesh connection hoses on the washer and dryer
• Clearing the gutters and downspouts of debris
• Taking time to flush the hot water tank every six months
• Keeping grease out the kitchen sink and drain
• Running the sump pump every few months and cleaning it before the rainy season

Have Water or Flood Damage?
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Why Choose SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle?

Properly restoring your home after a water damage event requires specialized equipment and products. This advanced equipment helps us to remove the water, even hidden moisture, quickly and efficiently. We then dry the structure with powerful dehumidifiers. Finally, our technicians will clean the affected area with professional grade cleaning and sanitizing agents for your comfort and safety.