Water Damage Statistics

4/19/2021 (Permalink)

Example of Water Damage

Water problems are a nightmare for homeowners, especially when those problems then lead to significant flooding. Flooding, plumbing leaks, and water damage can happen at any time. Due to this, your valuables, textiles, and furnishings can be be damaged. Basements and lower levels of a home  are especially susceptible to this type of damage.

Numerical Water Damage Statistics 

• 98% of basements in the US will experience some type of water damage during their lifespans.
• 37% of US homeowners have suffered loses from water damage 
• 14,000 Americans have some type of water damage emergency at home or work EACH DAY. 
• 2.5 Billion is the annual cost to insurance companies from water damage and mold in the US. 
• 6,965 is the average cost of a residential water damage insurance claim

Have a Water Damage?

As water damage specialists, we have the experience, expertise, and training to help get your property dried quickly and thoroughly.

Call SERVPRO of Southern Washington County at 262.229.7522