
What do I do if
Water heater leak damage denied as gradual.
Water heater failures can be sudden or gradual.
Water heater leak damage denied as gradual.
Root cause
Why this happens
Water heater failures can be sudden or gradual.
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Your rights as a Florida policyholder
Sudden failures are covered. Gradual leaks over time are typically excluded.

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What to do
Solution steps
- 01
Step 1
Obtain plumber report on failure mode
- 02
Step 2
Document sudden onset
- 03
Step 3
Dispute gradual classification if sudden
- 04
Step 4
Provide plumber testimony or expert report
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- ✓No fee unless we recover more than you were offered
What kind of damage?
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