Water Damage And Flood Insurance Basics

8/30/2021 (Permalink)

In Florida, flood risk is higher due to the state’s proximity to water and frequency of storms.

If it rains, it can flood. Flooding is the most common and most damaging natural disaster in the country. In Florida, flood risk is higher due to the state’s frequency of storms and proximity to water. Despite this, most insurance policies do not cover flooding. Don’t make assumptions: check your policy before it’s too late. This is according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Flood insurance is a valuable investment available to everyone: homeowners, business owners, condo unit owners and renters. When considering flood insurance take into account, just one inch of flood water can cause more than $25,000 in damage.

Although the cost of another insurance policy may seem unnecessary, it could save you in the long run from flood damage costs and help you recover faster.

Depending on the risk factors for where you live, as well as the provider you choose, policies will vary in price.

Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. SERVPRO of West Tampa provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

SERVPRO of West Tampa arrives quickly and starts the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

Flooding and water damage is very invasive. Water quickly spreads throughout your home and gets absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, and more.

If you have questions about flooding or water damage give us a call (813) 855-0888.