Is Your Home Free From Window Leaks?
Do you hear that dripping noise? It is the sound of an expensive problem, of a spreading inconvenience that could only be solved by one person: an experienced public adjuster.
The damage caused to a home by water leaks can be insurmountable and cost thousands of dollars in repairs. The damage can affect ceilings, walls, drywall, flooring, insulation, cabinets, and other interior finishes. This damage involves serious identification and investigation among owners and their public adjuster.
The first thing you should ask yourself when facing pools of heavy rainwater is: are these repairs covered? The answer lies in the insurance policy itself, which all vary. Many insurance companies will only cover and pay for the “ensuing damage” caused by the leaking windows, but will not pay for the actual repair of the window itself.
Here are a few tips for residential policyholders who are facing some leak damage. It’s a plan of action that should be followed in this order.
- Protect your property all all costs by ensuring your home is deemed safe for entry
- Locate your policy and figure out what kind of policy it is
- Contact a qualified window contractor or public adjuster
- Take initial photos and a list of damaged property
- Locate your property insurance policy
- Immediately take steps to prevent further damage
You can’t face these leaks on your own. Link up with us, and we will be your guide during this very damp time.