Sarasota pipe burst: $25,000 offer to $115,000 full-kitchen recovery.
Burst pipe flooded kitchen and adjacent spaces. Initial carrier scope missed cabinetry, flooring underlay, and mold.
Burst pipe flooded kitchen and adjacent spaces. Initial carrier scope missed cabinetry, flooring underlay, and mold.
The initial claim
What went wrong
Adjuster scope included visible damage but missed subfloor saturation, cabinet substrate damage, and mold growing in wall cavities.
The intervention
What we did
Destructive testing to confirm subfloor damage. Moisture mapping. Mold remediation scope with industrial hygienist support.
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Key takeaways
Lessons for policyholders
Water damage extends beyond what's visible. Destructive testing and moisture mapping are investment, not expense.
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