Covered from the Storm?

1/6/2021 (Permalink)

The rain is no stranger, to the residents of the Pacific Northwest. We experience heavy down pours and steady rain fall in 8 of the 12 months.

Water Damage can be ravaging to your home, whether you’re dealing with rain water invading your basement or a pipe burst from the upstairs bathroom. Addressing the damage quickly is important and having the understanding of what you are covered, for the water damage, is also very important.

The Highly-Trained Restoration Specialists here at SERVPRO put together a couple helpful tips to inform homeowners of Cowlitz County and surrounding areas:

Insurance policies won't cover all water damage.

Most homeowner’s insurance policies are extremely specific about the types of damage they cover. Policies often times only cover damage caused by broken pipes or appliance failures and generally will not cover damage caused by natural disasters or rain water, also known as ground water. If you’re concerned about your home’s risk for floods or live in a area where pooling water can affect your home, you will need to contact your insurance agent soon and go over your homeowners policy. We understand budgets, we are all on one, but we highly recommend that you have a local insurance agent with local ties, an office where you can go sit face to face and go over your coverage’s.

Contact a Professional Water damage and Restoration Company.

When it comes to water damage, many homeowners believe they can simply clean up the mess themselves. While this may be true for small leaks, it can present a major safety hazard. Water quality matters and the steps required to clean up water damage from an overflowing toilet or rain water from the ground outside differ from those used to clean up a burst pipe. Remember, contaminated water from the ground or sewer water from a toilet can contain bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances.

Don’t let water destroy your home. Contact the water extraction experts at SERVPRO of Longview/Kelso as soon as you notice a problem and let the professionals handle your home’s restoration. For more information on their mold remediation and biohazard cleanup services, visit their website https://www.SERVPROlongviewkelso.com/ and call (360)703-3884 to schedule an appointment.

Report the Damage Quickly

Water may not always appear as a major problem, but it’s critical that you report the damage as soon as possible to your insurance company. The sooner the problem is reported, the faster your insurance agent can begin getting the home restored. In turn, reducing the risk of mold and mildew growth throughout your property.