The best way to mitigate damage from cast iron pipes is calling a plumber immediately. Some plumbers and leak detection companies can put a camera through the drain pipe on one of the stacks on your roof and tell you if your cast iron pipes are deteriorated. You need to know what kind of remediation … Continue reading “How Can I Mitigate Damage from Cast Iron Pipes?”
How is Cast Iron Pipes Damage Resolved?
If you have cast iron pipe issues, best option is to make a claim. Insurance companies know these claims can be very expensive to fix especially since people may have a pipe issue in one part of their home but that doesn’t mean that later on they’re not going to have any issues somewhere else. … Continue reading “How is Cast Iron Pipes Damage Resolved?”
What is Not Covered in a Cast Iron Pipe Claim?
If you have a cast iron pipe claim, you may be wondering what damage is NOT covered. You will not be covered for the costs of any replacement pipe itself. However, that is a relatively small costs comparted to the costs of accessing the pipe. If you cannot stay in your house due to demolition … Continue reading “What is Not Covered in a Cast Iron Pipe Claim?”
What is the Problem with Cast Iron Pipes?
Cast Iron pipes are now deteriorating and people are starting to find issues with water backing up in certain parts of the home such as the kitchen and the bathroom. Today, they use PVC but until 1975, most homes in South Florida were built with cast iron pipes. So, all of these homes have a … Continue reading “What is the Problem with Cast Iron Pipes?”