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Water damage is property damage caused by the intrusion of water. It can result in damage to various areas of the property, including walls, ceilings, floors, carpets, and furniture.

Severe water damage can rot wood and result in mold growth, which can cause additional issues within the property.

Flooding occurs when water temporarily overflows onto normally dry land, often causing significant damage. It is the most common natural disaster in the United States.

Typical signs of water damage include peeling, bubbling, or cracking paint or wallpaper; small cracks and large spiderweb crack patterns can also appear on walls or ceilings.

You may also see water rings, which are light brown in color. In wood floors, you may see warping and discoloration. Mold growth can also be a sign of water damage.

“Flood damage” as a term is more officially used in the insurance industry, especially when describing what is and isn’t covered on an insurance policy.

In insurance terms, flood damage typically refers to flooding from external sources like rivers or rain, not from internal issues like a burst pipe or broken water heater.

To be prepared, discuss with your insurance provider what exactly counts as flood damage under your policy.

Different factors can cause flooding, including rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges, and overflows from dams and other water systems.

The cost of water damage repair depends on factors such as the extent, severity, and location of the damage.

Before performing any water removal or drying, we will provide you with a quote for your particular situation.

To prevent mold growth after water damage, it is important to deal with the damage immediately and to ensure all water is properly extracted from the property and normal moisture levels are restored.

As such, it is important to have water extraction and drying performed by professionals so that all water is removed, even from difficult-to-access areas like behind walls and under floorboards.

When your property suffers from serious flood damage, it’s best to call in the experts.

Flood water can be dangerous, mingling with electricity and carrying waste that’s not always visible but harmful. It requires thorough drying, decontamination, and dehumidification to prevent further damage.

If you live in a flood-prone area, having flood insurance alongside your homeowner’s insurance is key. It can provide significant help in managing and recovering from flood damage.

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Preparation is easier than repair when it comes to reducing flood damage. Ensuring you take both short-term and long-term steps beforehand to reduce the risk of flood damage could provide vital protection if a flood were ever to happen.

Short-term preparations are actions you take just before a flood is expected, while long-term preparations are more permanent changes made well in advance of bad weather.

In the short term, you can move belongings to higher floors, lift furniture off the ground, and use sandbags to block flood water.

For long-term flood prevention, consider improving the land’s slope, altering landscaping, and installing water barriers and new drainage systems. For more safety tips, check out our Flood Preparedness page.

Most homeowners insurance policies do help to cover water damage if the cause is sudden and accidental.

The extent to which your insurance will help to cover water damage to your home depends on your policy.

We will work with your insurance company to determine how much of the damage is covered under your policy.

Yes, water damage can typically be repaired. The extent of the repairs depends on the severity of the damage.

If water damage goes unaddressed for an extended period of time, permanent damage can occur as certain materials (such as wood) can begin to break down.

Therefore, the faster you act to fix water damage, the less likely it is to continue to spread and cause secondary damage.