Case Study: Pipe Break Under a Slab in Marietta – 404-445-5671
In this Marietta case, a pipe broke beneath the concrete slab of a residential home. Locating the leak required demolishing cabinets, the wood floor, the slab itself, and portions of the walls.
A Costly Surprise
The homeowner’s deductible on the claim was only $1,000 — but the relief was short-lived. Most homeowners assume that once a covered leak is found, the full repair is covered. In this case, the homeowner learned that the cost of actually repairing the broken pipe itself is typically excluded from coverage, unless the pipe burst was caused by freezing.
What This Means for Your Policy
Most homeowners policies distinguish between the water damage caused by a leak, which is generally covered, and the cost of fixing the plumbing defect that caused the leak, which usually is not — unless the cause was a freeze event. That distinction can mean thousands of dollars in repair costs the homeowner has to cover directly.
Slab Leaks Are Expensive to Diagnose and Repair
Because locating a slab leak often requires demolishing flooring, cabinets, and portions of the slab itself, the water damage portion of these claims can be substantial even when the plumbing repair itself is relatively minor.
Dealing With a Slab Leak Claim?
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