Interesting Water Damage Facts

10/14/2020 (Permalink)

Water Damage in Homes is on the Rise

According to the American Insurance Association, “Water damage claims have been growing faster than other components of homeowners insurance.” Water damage can come from natural disasters, plumbing failure, and a range of other sources. Water damage in homes most typically comes from the following causes:

• Frozen pipes
• Leaking pipes
• Leaky roof
• Broken washing machine hose
• Plumbing problems
• Insulations issues

The following are some of the most interesting Water damage statistics:

• Almost 40 percent of all homeowners have said that they have experienced loss from Water damage.
• About 93 percent of all Water damage can be prevented.
• Water damage is the second most frequently filed insurance claim in the United States.
• 250 gallons of Water is released a day due to a 1/8-inch crack in a pipe.
• About 20 percent of all insurance claims related to Water damage of some kind.
• Billions of dollars in property losses are spent each year as a direct result of water damages.

SERVPRO of East Meadow/Westbury has the experienced and properly trained team to take care of any possible level of water damage, large or small. We have the equipment and the team at the ready 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you or your family has experienced Water damage call SERVPRO East Meadow/ Westbury (516) 334-2927 today.