Water Damage Restoration Services in North Hills

Proven Water Damage Cleanup Process

At Renew Restoration, our comprehensive water damage cleanup process is designed to deliver the best results, ensuring your property is fully restored. Being IICRC certified means you can trust us to handle your water damage event with the highest industry standards.

Our water damage cleanup process is as follows:

1. Assessment and Inspection: We assess the extent of the damage and develop a restoration plan.
2. Water Extraction: We use powerful pumps and vacuums to remove standing water.
3. Drying and Dehumidification: We deploy industrial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers to eliminate moisture.
4. Cleaning and Sanitizing: We sanitize the affected areas to prevent mold growth and eliminate odors.
5. Repairs and Restoration: We restore your property to its pre-damage condition.
6. Final Inspection: We ensure the work meets our stringent quality standards.
7. Documentation and Communication: We keep you informed throughout the process and assist with insurance claims.

Does Homeowner's Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Homeowner's insurance typically covers water damage resulting from sudden and accidental events, such as storms, vandalism, and fire extinguishing efforts.

Homeowner's insurance will cover water damage if:

• Sudden and Accidental Events: Water damage caused by unexpected incidents like a burst pipe or an overflowing washing machine falls under this category. Insurance policies generally cover these unforeseen occurrences.
• Storm Damage: Severe weather events, including heavy rain, hurricanes, or snowstorms, can lead to significant water infiltration. Homeowner's insurance typically includes coverage for water damage resulting from such natural disasters.
• Vandalism: If vandals intentionally damage your property's water systems, causing leaks or flooding, your insurance policy generally provides coverage for the resulting water damage.
• Fire Extinguishing: Efforts to extinguish a fire can lead to significant water damage. Homeowner's insurance usually covers the water damage incurred while firefighting, ensuring your property is restored to its pre-loss condition.

Homeowner's insurance will not cover water damage if:

• Property Neglect or Poor Maintenance: Water damage stemming from neglected maintenance tasks, such as a long-unrepaired roof leak, corroded pipes, or poor property upkeep, is typically excluded from coverage. Insurers expect homeowners to undertake regular maintenance and timely repairs to prevent such damage.
• Floods: Standard homeowner's insurance policies do not include coverage for flood damage resulting from natural events such as river overflows, flash floods, or heavy rainfall. Homeowners need to purchase separate flood insurance policies to protect their properties from flood-related water damage.
• Sewer Backups: Damage caused by sewage backups or blocked drains usually requires an additional endorsement or rider on your homeowner's insurance policy. Standard policies do not cover this type of water damage.
• Ground Seepage: Water damage due to ground seepage, where groundwater infiltrates the property, is not covered under typical homeowner's insurance. This type of damage often requires specialized coverage, which must be added to standard policies.