Broken Pipe Claim: Your Property Adjuster

Changes in water pressure, often resulting from storm surges, flooding, or physical damage, can lead to leaks or breaks in both new and old water pipes, potentially causing significant damage to your property.

Small leaks may go unnoticed for extended periods, leading to the deterioration of surrounding structures. In contrast, some broken pipes can fail suddenly, visibly damaging furniture, appliances, carpets, rugs, and personal belongings.

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What Causes Pipes to Burst?

Several factors can lead to leaks or bursts in pipes within homes or businesses, resulting in significant flooding and damage. The most common causes of broken pipes include:

What Types of Costs Are Associated with Broken Pipes?

The water damage from broken pipes can vary greatly from one home or business to another, leading to unique repair costs and damage to possessions.

Regardless of how the pipes were damaged, the resulting consequences can be both catastrophic and costly.

The financial impact of broken pipes is influenced by:

  • Location of the broken pipe: Accessibility can affect repair costs, whether it’s in a crawl space, behind a wall, or buried underground.
  • Structural damage: The extent of damage caused by the water.
  • Damaged possessions: Items that are ruined or destroyed due to the water.
  • Professional cleanup costs: Expenses related to restoring your property.

If you’ve experienced water damage due to broken pipes, it may feel as if the situation cannot get worse—until you contact your insurance company. You paid for coverage and reassurance, trusting they would support you, only to receive a frustrating runaround.

At yourpropertyadjuster.com, we are here to help.

Our adjusters and consultants, along with a dedicated team of contractors and experts, work diligently to find the best solution to restore your property to its pre-loss condition.

  • Old Pipes

    The age of your pipes can significantly contribute to their failure. In older homes with outdated plumbing, corrosion can quickly compromise the integrity of the pipes, leading to unexpected breaks.

  • Corrosion

    While corrosion is commonly associated with older pipes, water quality can also accelerate this process. A pH imbalance in the water, hard water, and galvanized iron pipes can cause rust, which damages the pipes physically or narrows them, reducing water flow and increasing the risk of breaks.

  • Blocked Pipes

    Clogged pipes, sewer lines, and drains can lead to a buildup of water pressure, which may result in ruptures or leaks.

  • Moving Pipes

    Unsecured water pipes can shift within walls when the water supply is turned on or off abruptly. Over time, this movement can weaken the joints, eventually leading to failure.

  • Heavy Rains, Storms, or Hurricanes

    Heavy rains, storm surges, and hurricanes can exert considerable pressure on underground pipes, causing ground shifts that may rupture them.

  • Water Pressure

    Increased water pressure can result in broken pipes or plumbing fixtures. When pressure exceeds the pipes’ capacity, it can lead to ruptures.

  • Tree Roots Growing in Pipes

    Although not very common, tree roots from mature trees near water lines can invade and block pipes, potentially causing breaks.

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