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Many homes in Scotland have suffered water damage from burst pipes during the freezing temperatures this winter. Glasgow and the West of Scotland have been hit hard – reporting the highest number of insurance claims for escapes of water from burst pipes in 10 years.
Oakleafe Claims Scotland are on hand to give you the best advice and provide you with expert help in the event of a burst pipe escape of water claim.
There are several warning signs of a burst pipe in your property:
If you notice any of these signs, it is key you act quickly by turning off the water supply at the mains to prevent any further damage occurring before checking for a burst.
If you suffer a burst pipe in your home or business, there are some important steps you should follow to ensure you limit the damage and get straight on the road to recovery.
It is critical that you shut the water off at the mains by turning off the stopcock. You do not want to deal with any more water than what is already in the system and so taking action stops it getting even messier.
Of course, once you have stopped the water flow, contact a plumber or a water damage repair company to arrange repairs to your property. A water damage company will install specialist drying equipment to mitigate further damage.
You will also need to call your insurance company and make a water damage claim. We advise you take notes of the damage and what happened to provide them with clear and detailed information.
When going through the claim you should make sure you keep all relevant documents to your insurance claim and its cost. As well as this, it is best you maintain and understanding of your policy and keep organised and knowledgeable during the process.
In the event of a claim, it is best to appoint a Loss Assessor such as Oakleafe Claims who will be on your side to fight the insurers and handle all the challenging stages of the claim. We can offer immediate help to quantify damage to your contents, organise building contractors and install drying equipment. We will speed up the process of getting your home or business back on the road to recovery.
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If you have had your water damage, leak, or escape of water declined or repudiated – we can help you turn it around. With the help of an insurance claims management company, it can often be easily turned around with the production of the right information in the right manner. Our professionals will be able to highlight any uncertain terms and possible mistakes, and then argue conditions that your insurer has given you. We will negotiate with them and the Loss Adjuster’s to ensure you get the settlement you deserve.
Call us today or book an appointment if you need help with your water damage claim.
If you have been declined while trying to claim on your domestic or commercial insurance, we can help. We can also help with professional services, for example, Brokers, VAR Valuations and Managing Agents.
