What Are Some Common Causes of Water Damage in Centre City?
11/8/2022 (Permalink)
Our local Centre City/Uptown team is trained and certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the nonprofit certifying body for the cleaning and restoration industry. According to industry estimates, 14,000 people in the United States experience a water damage emergency daily at home or work. The most common causes of water damage are:
- Severe weather
- Clogged gutters
- Leaking pipes
- Washing machine supply line leaks
- Condensation from air conditioners
- Blocked drains
- Malfunctioning sprinkler systems
- Leaking water heaters
Here are some more facts about water damage:
- 98 percent of basements in the United States will experience some form of water damage during their lifespans
- 37 percent of homeowners in the United States claim to have suffered losses from water damage
- 5 billion is the annual cost to insurance companies from water damage and mold in the United States
- $6975 is the average cost of a home water damage insurance claim
- The average age of failed washing machine supply line hoses is 8.7 years
- 75 percent of water heaters fail before they are 12 years old
Call Us Today!
When your home or business has a water damage emergency, our local Centre City/Uptown team is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your home or business in Centre City “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 619-583-2133.
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