Definition: Occurs when there is accidental discharge, leakage, or overflow of water from plumbing systems,
heating, air conditioning, and refrigerating systems, and rain or snow through broken doors, open doors, windows, and skylights
resulting in damage or destruction of property.
If not properly handled, a loss involving water can lead to serious mould issues
which can not only devalue your property, but also have the potential to make you and your loved ones ill.
When you experience this kind of damage, DO:
- Turn off any interior water source that may be causing the problem.
- Check water-soaked ceilings to ensure that they won’t collapse under the weight of the water. Puncture holes in the
ceiling to release excess water. Be ready with a bucket.
- Move household items to areas where they will not sustain further damage.
- Remove excess water from fragile surfaces such as wood and upholstery.
- Call the nearest SystemCare location to help you mitigate the damages.
- Contact your insurance company to make a claim.
But DO NOT:
- Use electrical appliances, such as vacuum cleaners, to clean up water. Mop up as much of it as possible.
- Turn on any electrical switches until your electrical system has been checked.
- Use your furnace if water has saturated that area.
- Wait to call our office for professional help! The longer you wait, the more damage will occur.
