Our drain lines are needed for our everyday use in our homes. So, if there’s an expected leak or a broken drain line it can be financially and emotionally damaging. Broken drain lines if not fixed right away can be lead to hazardous conditions for your family and your home. By hiring one of Churchill’s public adjusters in Miami, you are well equipped with the knowledge of knowing what is covered in your insurance policy so that if one of your drain lines happen to be broken, you would know whether to file a claim or not. Our public adjusters will assist you in every which way for you to get the settlement that you need. Call us for a free consultation!
Broken Drain Lines in Miami
The most common cause for a broken drain line in Miami are natural disasters such as hurricanes. Miami is prone to hurricanes and the hurricanes we get are almost catastrophic. However, sometimes it can be due to the wear and tear, the roots that have grown from trees or its not maintained properly. So here are symptoms for a broken drain line:
- The first signs is usually the odor. When you start smelling sewer water around your home, there could be a broken drain line somewhere in your property.
- If there’s a clog in your drain from your bathtub, sink or toilet is also a sign of a broken drain line
- You also start to see cracks on the walls of your home and mold starts to form at an unbelievable rate.
- If you start to see rats in your home more often than usual, it is because of a broken drain line. Rats live in sewers so if they see an opportunity to get out of the drains, they will most likely be in your home.
Prevent Broken Drain Lines
Here’s how to save your time and money to avoid your drain lines from breaking:
- Don’t flush oils or any object that isn’t breakable.
- Get rid of metal pipes and replace with plastic pipes.
- Always check to see if your plumbing system works properly and isn’t malfunctioning. If they need to be inspected by a professional, do it right away.
Case Study
A family from Pinecrest suffered a sewer backup in their laundry room. The family then contacted their insurance company and told them that they wanted to file a claim and as soon as they got their compensation check, it was a lot less than what they expected. Their insurance company hired their own plumbers to inspect the problem but found no damage to the sewer lines. But the family’s home continues to deal with wet baseboards in their laundry room and the interior parts of the home. The insurance company decided to let the plumbers reinspect to figure out the problem and this time, the plumbers made the situation worse and flooded the master bathroom by accident. This incident took care of the situation and decided to open up a claim for their plumbers damage. The family started to look into public adjusters and hired one for their own benefit. Their public adjuster ended up hiring their own plumbers and their plumbers concluded that the master bathroom was flooded because there was debris stuck in the hole that they located, this is what caused a clog in the drain line. All in all, their public adjuster for them a settlement for $189,000 in damages and an additional living expense for up to $26,000 when they moved out while the repairs were undergoing.
Miami Broken Drain Lines Statistics
- In 2011, CBS 4 news found that there are 50 years old worth of pipes in a 13,000 mile stretch across Miami-Dade County that should be replaced.
- The Deputy of Director of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department said that they lose millions of gallons a year due to a water leak or broken drain pipe.
- 25-30% of Sewer Lines in Miami-Dade County need to be replaced.
FAQ
What are some household solutions to fix a clogged drain?
There are three ways to fix a simply clog in your drain. You can either use a drain snake, plunger, and a drain cleaner. A drain snake is this piece of plastic that has teeth in it and when you insert it inside the drain its teeth can grab anything block the drain. You need to have a little patience with plungers because it takes a while until the materials that are clogging the drain comes out. Drain cleaners are a little easier because you can just get it any hardware store and you just pour it on the drain and wait until it remediates what is clogging it.
Why are my sink in the kitchen and washing machine always clogging?
Many homes have the sink and laundry drain lines attached to each other. So if the grease from the kitchen and lint from the laundry reach other, there will be an overall buildup that will form a blockage. A simple solution to this is if you buy strainers or maybe even filters that will help prevent the blockage.
I’ve already cleaned my clogged drains, what else can I do?
You can use a water jetting line that’s high pressurized and an electric eel. It’s not the best temporary solution but it will help. If its still clogged, it is ultimately best to call a technician to help you explain your clogged drainage problem.
When should I let a professional or technician inspect my sewer line?
If your property is older than 40-50 years old and has not been inspected, then now would be the best time because if you wait a lot longer, it will cause more damages, or the avoided damages can be worse than what you expect it to be. It is best to get it checked out as soon as possible.
What kind of plumber should I hire for regular repairs on my home?
You have your normal service and repair plumbers, commercial and residential plumbers. All work simultaneously close together but are different. Residential plumbers work on constructions that are relatively new such as additional plumbing to a home. Commercial plumbers work on businesses, for example, shopping centers, big corporation buildings and schools even. Service and repair plumbers are like residential and commercial plumbers except they work on any broken pipes on homes or businesses that are already built.
How a Public Adjuster in Miami Can Help You
Filing an insurance claim can put a lot of burden on you especially since you’re also dealing with broken drain lines. Insurance companies are not in business to just give people money for every claim they get, instead, they actually give less money for damages that could be worth a lot more. Public adjusters will help you get the maximum monetary settlement that you need. They will fight for you, negotiate, and make compromises with your insurance company so that you won’t have to deal with them. Hiring a public adjuster from Churchill will guide you through the claims process. So don’t hesitate and call us now!
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