Water is extremely destructive to property.
What’s worse is that you can forfeit coverage for your loss if you fail to mitigate or stop the damage from occurring within a reasonable period of time based on the circumstances. In other words, the insurance company can deny your claim if you do not stop the water damage from continuing to occur. Stopping the water damage from continuing may require contacting a plumber if your plumbing is leaking, air conditioning repair person if your air conditioner is leaking, or roofer if your roof is leaking.
Once the source of the water has been stopped, the water that leaked needs to be dried properly and completely. If mold has formed, it must be evaluated by a mold remediation professional to determine the proper procedure for its safe removal.
It is advisable to take pictures of the damage prior to mitigating or repairing the damage. Only perform those repairs that are absolutely necessary until such time as the insurance company has had an opportunity to inspect the damages.
Many policies cover the cost to have water professionally dried with certain conditions attached. Some policies have limitations on how much the insurer will pay for water or mold damage.
Feel free to call us at (954) 541-2117 if you are unsure about your coverage for water mitigation services, water damage, or mold damage.