Everything you need to know about water damage

Water damage is a very common problem among Americans. Statistics show that around 14 000 U.S. citizens have to deal with a water damage emergency daily, which makes it about 5 million a year. But is water damage that a big of a problem? If not dealt with right away, then yes – it can cause serious damage to your home and even your health. We at GCD Restoration are trained professionals in the field of water damage restoration and mold restoration. 

Today we’ll try to introduce you more to this problem, so you can be prepared in the unpleasant event of a water damage emergency in your home. Facts about water damage and leaks you probably didn’t knew As we already told you, almost 14 000 Americans deal with a water damage emergency every day. If that number doesn’t impress you, then watch this. As many as 37.2% of U.S. homeowners have said that they’ve suffered severe financial losses due to water damage. 

 Statistics show that the average cost of an insurance claim for a home with water damage is $6,965. The annual lost from water leaks in the U.S. is equal to the water that megacities like Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami use in a year – 1 000 000 000 000 gallons of water.

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