Have water damage caused by a leak, broken water heater, busted pipe, etc.?
Maybe it’s time to call the insurance company! However, before doing so, it may be of use to have the Certified Water Damage Company (like ours!) to assess your water or sewage loss. It is as simple as picking up the phone and calling: if your deductible is relatively high ($1000 or more) and you only have one rather small area affected by the ‘clean’ water (see our Water Damage page), it is likely that your bill will be lower than your deductible. In this case, filing a claim with your insurance company will only add the occurrence of the loss to your file and will not result in any financial benefits. However, if you see that the damage is extensive, or if water damage restoration technicians detect additionally moisture trapped between the walls, have to remove/replace the drywall, carpeting, etc., and water damage restoration charges are likely to substantially exceed your deductible, it is the sign that the claim should be filed. Here are some helpful tips when dealing with insura
