Statistically Speaking About Water Damage | SERVPRO® of Beaver County

12/14/2021 (Permalink)

If water damage catches you off-guard and leaves you all wet, you’ve got help on your side. Contact SERVPRO of Beaver County.

Finding water damage in your home is one of the most gut-wrenching things that can happen. Seeing your home in disarray like that can make anyone want to cry.

As a homeowner, when it comes to water damage, the odds are not in your favor. The statistics listed below will help you see that it’s likely you will experience water damage at some time.

This is why you should always ensure that your appliances and pipes are well-equipped and maintained. While this may not prevent all the “what-ifs,” it definitely helps you have a fighting chance.

24. The number 24 is the percentage of all home insurance claims that are filed due to water damage. So almost one out of every four claims are because of water damage.

48. Water will eventually evaporate, but in the mean time, moisture can cause mold. When you have water in your home, the quicker you get it cleaned up, the better off you are. It only takes around 48 hours before mold will begin to grow in your home, and oftentimes it doesn’t even take that long.

98. While a basement can be handy, you should know that 98% of homes with a basement will experience water damage at some point.

10,234. Because water can quickly take over many things in your home, you can see how $10,234 is the average amount of insurance claims for water damage. Water can damage not only your possessions—it can also damage the structure and flooring of your home.

14,000. Water damage emergencies happen more often than you probably realize! Americans experience a water damage situation 14,000 times each day. So essentially that means that every six seconds someone is dealing with some type of water event.

13,000,000,000. Nine zeroes are what follows the number 13, as in $13 billion. That’s how much the United States distributes on an annual basis for water damage.

While these numbers can be a bit scary, the good news is that most water damage is preventable. If you make sure to take good care of your appliances and the “guts” of your home, you can defy the odds of becoming part of these numbers.

If water damage catches you off-guard and leaves you all wet, you’ve got help on your side. Contact SERVPRO to see how we can quickly and fully restore water damage to your home or business.