Regardless of the cause of the water damage in your home, it can cost you a significant amount of money. Though there can be numerous reasons of water damage, pipe burst, severe weather, and floods are the common ones. It can also affect your home in the form of sneaky leaks such as drip outs and condensation.
According to some recent data, one in fifty insured homes file claims for water damage each year. If you leave water damage untreated, it may lead you to several other problems including foundation cracks and mold. This makes finding out if your homeowner’s insurance covers water damage or not extremely important.
Here is everything you should know about water damage claims (when it is covered and when it is not).