Frozen Pipes, Burst Pipes, Leaking Water Tanks

Frozen and burst pipes will cause significant damage to your property, resulting in damage and expensive repairs. When water pipes freeze it expands, putting immense pressure on pipes, often leading to bursts. This can result in:

• Water Damage to walls/ceilings: Water will damage ceilings and walls particularly plasterboard but also the plaster to solid walls.
• Wet Insulation: Wet insulation must be removes as son as possible and replaced when the area is dried.
• Water damage to floors and timberwork: Laminate and solid wood floors can warp due to water damage as can skirtings, door frames etc.
• Mold Growth: Excess moisture creates a breeding ground for mould, which can be difficult to remove.
• Loss of Use of the property: You may be unable to use your home or business premises while drying out and repairs are carried out.
• Loss of Rent: You may be unable to rent the house or apartment until repairs are complete.
• Business Interruption: You may have to close or relocate your business resulting in lost or reduced income.

It is imperative that you take every precaution to prevent burst or leaking pipes particularly in periods of extremely low temperatures.

Ensure that insulation is properly in place and not disturbed.

Ensure that buildings are heated. Remember the lowest temperatures are often during the night.

Vacant buildings should have the water turned off and the water drained.

Have somebody check vacant buildings.

Check your policy and any conditions that might be applicable. However, despite all the precautions issues with frozen pipes and burst pipes will sometimes arise. Visit  https://www.premiumclaims.ie/escape-of-water-claims-water-leak-insurance-claims/  for more information.

 Premium Claims Consultants can be contacted on 061 311266 or info@premiumclaims.ie