In the aftermath of unexpected water-related disasters, the road to recovery often begins with effective water damage restoration. Whether caused by floods, leaks, or natural calamities, the impact on homes and businesses can be profound. Swift and thorough restoration efforts are essential not only to salvage property but also to ensure the safety and well-being of occupants.
Ensure Water Damage Insurance Coverage
The importance of water insurance cannot be overstated, particularly in the protection of homes, businesses, and valuable assets. In the event of a water, the financial burden of rebuilding or replacing damaged property can be overwhelming.
Whether you are a renter or homeowner – make sure you have an insurance plan that includes water damage and covers the value of your belongings. We recommend checking your insurance coverage annually to ensure adequate coverage.
Immediate Water Damage Action Checklist
If you have experienced water damage, this is the order you should address the emergency scenario:
- Make sure the water is shut off
- Call your insurance agent
- Take pictures and assess the damage to your contents
- Call Fine Fabric Care for water damage remediation services
We understand water damage is a distressing experience, and we provide our services with compassion and care for your belongings. We work directly with your insurance provider to provide the best water damage restoration service possible.
Water Damage Mitigation Tips
Here is a list of things to check in your home to minimize the potential for a water damage emergency:
Water Damage Prevention Checklist
- Water heating system – Check for leaks around the base of your heating system or if the system is not heating water well it needs to be replaced. If the blow-off valve goes off, something might be wrong.
- Radiators – If you smell a strong odor when the heat comes on, look for any leaks.
- Thermostats – We recommend you keep temps no lower than 60-65 to prevent burst pipes. From our experience, if the temperature is set lower than that, furnaces have a harder time maintaining the lower temperature.
- Rooms with pipes – Rooms with any water supply should have a heater in them.
- Wash machine – Change any rubber hoses to steel braided. Rubber hoses tend to bubble and burst.
- Water softeners/water filtration devices – Check for leaks.
- Sewer – If you’re buying a new house, consider having your sewer inspected for outdated plumbling materials. Watch for unusual odors in your basement. If your sinks, toilets, and tubs aren’t draining like they used to, it could be a sign there is a problem.
Butte became one of Montana’s first major cities for its mining production. Butte’s population was at its peak in the 1920s and houses were built rapidly to accommodate the mining workforce. With that said, many of Butte’s houses are very old, particularly in what we call Uptown Butte. Because of the age of these homes, it is best to have a thorough inspection.
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