Water-damage events can destroy equipment, computer/phone systems, records and supplies as well as cause significant structural damage to the ceilings, walls and floors. (Photo: webeno/Adobe Stock) Water-damage events can destroy equipment, computer/phone systems, records and supplies as well as cause significant structural damage to the ceilings, walls and floors. (Photo: webeno/Adobe Stock)

Water damage is one of the most common and costly insurance claims in the United States. Typically, about 30% of insurance claims are water-damage related claim losses. Of those claims, plumbing or appliance issues are the most common source of the damage , followed by storm and weather-related events.

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