{"id":926,"date":"2020-03-01T21:33:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T21:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/blog\/?p=926"},"modified":"2022-06-09T10:57:54","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T14:57:54","slug":"facing-water-damage-maximize-the-chances-of-approval-on-your-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/blog\/facing-water-damage-maximize-the-chances-of-approval-on-your-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Facing Water Damage? Maximize the Chances of Approval on Your Claim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make Sure Your Insurance Covers You Under A Water Damage Situation\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NH3GQaUdl6Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\nJust woke up in the morning and saw that your water heater is not working properly? How about you a pipe running under your sink gets a bit leaky and start dripping water? What if the was located somewhere on the roof damaging your personal possessions? We have all been there so we can relate.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have done something about the dripping water or a malfunctioning water heater, your next step will be to reach out to your homeowner and ask him to file an insurance claim. These claims can help your owner to restore any damage caused by the leaking water or malfunctioning machine.<\/p>\n<p>However, when claiming for water damage, you need to make sure that your claim doesn\u2019t get denied. Here are some great tips to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coverage.com\/insurance\/home\/water-leak-insurance-claim\/\">maximize your chances of approval<\/a> on the water damage claim!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/contact\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#750E0E;border-color:#5e0c0c;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#9f5757;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Locate a Restoration Specialist<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do a Thorough Policy Re-Check<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t want your water damage claim to get denied? Go through the entire policy and find out the exceptions. If you have done your policy homework well, you will be strong on the details and will have a deeper insight into their language. When you will speak their language, it becomes easier for them to understand. Your claim becomes strong and the chances of its failure become dull.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Reporting a Water Damage Claim? Do it Right Away<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The longer you take to make a claim, the more dangerous it gets to mitigate the problem. After all, your end goal is to get better compensation which will cover all your damages. The longer you take to issue a claim, the longer it takes the responsible companies to fix the damage. If you want to receive good compensation for all reported claims, you need to guess the right way to do it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pictures Can Tell a Different Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Words can\u2019t create as much of a solid impact as pictures could. Why not take your insurance claim up a notch? Pictures can become sufficient evidence to help you make a decision that goes in your favor. Whether you want to move or fix something, make sure that you take a good number of images. The more documentation you have, the stronger becomes your water damage restoration claim.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Never Use the Term \u201cFlood\u201d in Your Claim<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing your policy can help you communicate with the insurance people in their language. But, while you\u2019re there, make sure to avoid words that can create a sense of disbelief in them. For instance, the word \u201cFlood\u201d can create some serious insurance claim problems for your business. Ground flooding is not the same thing as a burst water pipe, so it\u2019s better not to use them in the same context.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, use terms like \u201cwater damage\u201d or \u201cwater flow\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/water-damage-restoration\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#750E0E;border-color:#5e0c0c;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#9f5757;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Water Damage Restoration Services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do Not File an Incomplete Insurance Claim<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Do you know the single strong reason why water damage claims get denied? It is simply when you do not provide enough information or present data that is incomplete. We emphasize this point for everyone because insurance claims that are incomplete are the first ones to get rejected. Reread the whole thing over and over again if you had to, but make sure that you mention everything in the report.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Avoid Damage Claim with Maximum Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to stay safe is to avoid getting yourself in conflicts beforehand. Unless you are living in a flooded area, you can take precautionary measures to avoid getting into water damage insurance. Try maintaining your home appliances such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heathome.org\/best-50-gallon-gas-water-heaters\/\">hot water heaters<\/a>, heating equipment, A\/C drain lines, showers, tubs and sinks, and other related appliances that incorporate water usage.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/contact\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#750E0E;border-color:#5e0c0c;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#9f5757;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If your home has suffered water damage and you are in need of a <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/water-damage-restoration\">professional restoration company<\/a> that can provide relief to your situation, call <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">United Water Restoration Group<\/a> today for more information!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/search\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#750e0f;border-color:#5e0c0c;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#9f5757;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Find an Office Near You<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We provide services in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/ormond-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ormond Beach, Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/jacksonville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacksonville, Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/daytona-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daytona Beach, Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/orlando\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orlando, Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/tampa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tampa, Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melbourne, Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and many other locations around Florida!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just woke up in the morning and saw that your water heater is not working properly? 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