Common Causes of Plumbing Leaks
Water damage is serious, and if left unchecked, even the smallest leak can cause mold. When you find that water has damaged your property, you may be confused about how it got there.
Many pipes run throughout the home, and many appliances use water, so even if you only find a tiny location where mold is beginning to grow, you may not understand the scale of the issue just yet. Luckily, a licensed plumber will know what and where to look to find the true issue and know how to best fix it fast.
Here are some common reasons for leaks or major plumbing issues:
Rusty or damaged pipes
Premature wear of pipes
Changes in temperature can cause your pipes to crack
Uneven water pressure
Pipes breaking from the growing roots of trees
Clogged pipes
And more!
A reputable plumber is key to correcting the property damage fully. Whether the water damage is slow and secretive, or an instantaneous event like a more hazardous burst pipe or sewage backup, calling in a plumbing company is needed. Besides, your insurance company will want you to do what you can to help mitigate the water damage quickly to prevent further damage.
Plumbing professionals know that even seemingly small leaks can cause mold and structural damage. Together, we want to make sure that you receive a fair settlement to fully repair the water damage.
How Can Plumbers Help?
When we assess the damages, we partner with your plumbing experts to find the cause. By partnering with a reputable plumber, we are working together for your benefit.
As we ultimately get paid depending on the outcome of your claim, it’s in our best interest to get you, the home or business owner, more money for your settlement so we can fully fix the cause of the problem. The plumber will try to determine the full scale of the damage as well as the causation, gathering a full picture of the scene for us to report to the insurance company.
Will Insurance Hire A Plumber?
The insurance’s independent adjuster may also hire their own plumbing company to inspect the damages. These adjusters are paid regardless of findings and are there to protect the insurance company's best interest.
Keep in mind that although professionals, everyone will have their own opinion and how to best go about repairing the damage. This process doesn’t always have your best interest, as insurance companies do not always want to pay out a fair settlement and want to keep the repair costs to a minimum.
So, if the insurance company and their independent adjuster are assessing damages and working alongside plumbers, what makes it different when you hire a public adjuster and your own plumber?
Reporting Plumbing Damage
As we mentioned, the insurance company isn’t necessarily inclined to pay you out at the full value of your claim. If you are confused about the property damage and when it occurred, you may end up damaging your own insurance claim. When you are getting the damage valued and ultimately pricing your settlement, you want to make sure you do it right.
If you call Liberty Adjusters before filing your claim, our public adjusters will assist you throughout the claims process, ensuring you get the maximum settlement you are entitled to. We can be there along with the insurance company’s adjuster, making sure everything goes fairly and smoothly.
When you are getting the damage valued and ultimately pricing your repairs, you want to have someone on your side.
Have a property claim and want to be sure you get the settlement you deserve? Call Liberty Insurance Adjusters today at (813) 922-5129! We work with some of the best plumbers and are here for you at any stage of your claim.
When faced with water damage in your home or business, you may not always know the source. Uncertainty is one of the fastest ways to have your claim undervalued or even denied. When we assess the damages, we will partner with your plumber to find the cause and full extent of the problem. By partnering with a reputable plumber, we are working together for your mutual benefit.
It can give you peace of mind to lean on a professional throughout the claims process, which is where Liberty Adjusters comes in. When you hire a public adjuster, we work with your best interest in mind through your claim. Today, see how and why we encourage homeowners to hire a reputable plumber when assessing the damage to report for your claim.
Lean on Liberty & our Plumbing Partners to Right the Wrong
Insurance companies will usually pay you out for your claim, although in some cases water damage claims get denied altogether. But even though you are getting a settlement, is the amount you are receiving fair? By hiring a reputable public adjuster like us and our local partners, you get someone fighting for you, not against you.
If you have water damage and are ready to file a claim, call Liberty Insurance Adjusters first at (813) 922-5129. We will walk you through the claims process and answer any questions that you have. We’ll also give recommendations on some of the best plumbing companies you can trust to repair the damage and make things right. Lean on us anytime and submit your claim today!