Plumbing leaks and burst pipes can cause devastating damage to your home or business.

A plumbing leak or pipe burst can result in extensive water damage in a matter of hours. In addition to removing standing water and replacing damaged flooring, drywall, and personal belongings, homeowners often face costly repairs to hidden pipes located behind walls, under flooring, or in ceiling spaces.

Because much of your plumbing system is concealed, water damage often spreads further than it initially appears leading to mold growth, structural deterioration, and long-term property damage.

How Much Damage Can a Pipe Leak Cause?

Even a slow plumbing leak can release significant amounts of water. A pipe that drips steadily can discharge gallons of water per hour. If a pipe bursts while you are away from home, the damage can be catastrophic.

In just one week, a continuous leak can result in hundreds of gallons of water soaking into flooring, insulation, cabinetry, and structural framing.

In addition to the initial problems that were caused by the leak, moisture will cause your carpets and wooden floors to start rotting. The damp conditions will quickly start to grow mold which can cause a significant health risk to you and your family.

If the damage forces you to move out of your home then you will have the added cost of renting temporary accommodations and maybe even replacing belongings that cannot be salvaged. Costs will soon add up and add to your level of stress.

Some of the worst damage from pipe bursts and plumbing leaks is often invisible and, if you do not employ your own team of lawyers, investigators and construction professionals, may not be detected until long after you settle with your insurance company. Thus, you should immediately notify your insurance company of the claim, and take all necessary steps to clean up and remediate your property to prevent deterioration of the structure and your personal belongings.

Is your insurance company acting in your best interests?

Carefully consider your insurance company’s offer. Insurance companies will almost always try to settle for less than you deserve and they do not always contemplate the hidden effects of plumbing leaks or pipe damage in your home when they consider your compensation package. If you feel the offer is well below what your property and possessions are worth, or if your insurance company is denying your plumbing leak or pipe damage claim altogether, then you should call Wites & Rogers. We will investigate your case, and consult with our team of insurance experts, to determine the full value of your claim. We will fight for you in court, to obtain the money that you deserve from the insurance company to which you have dutifully paid your insurance premiums.

Why choose Wites & Rogers for your Plumbing Leak or Pipe Damage claim?

Wites & Rogers has never, and will never, represent insurance companies. We only represent property owners. Our lawyers have been fighting insurance companies for years. In fact, some of our lawyers previously represented insurance companies. So, we know how they evaluate claims, and what they will do to try to minimize or deny your claim. We will fight your insurance company, for as long as it takes, to obtain the compensation you deserve to fully reimburse your losses.

Your consultation with Wites & Rogers is free. If you hire us, you won’t have to pay us any attorney’s fees or costs in advance. If we win money for you and your family in court, the law requires that your insurance company pay your attorney’s fees and costs.

Contact us today for a free no-obligation quote. Call Wites & Rogers at 1-866-277-8631 or via email at info@witeslaw.com.