You’re finally home from a long, hard day at work.  The kids are at soccer practice, you have the house to yourself and you know what sounds great right now?  A bubble bath.  You can’t remember the last time you had the chance to relax like that, so you turn on the water and sit down in the recliner while you wait for the tub to fill.

Joke’s on you.  You dozed off in the chair and were rudely awakened by wet feet.  Not only is the tub full, but you now have bubbles covering your bathroom and hallway, and now they’re making their way into your living room.

You’ve just experienced a sink or bathtub overflow. Now what?

This is the worst-case scenario, of course.  Sink and bathtub overflows are far from rare; however, there is a slight silver lining to a situation like this.  Most home insurance companies cover water damage resulting from a bathtub or sink overflow.  These incidents are considered “sudden and accidental” as opposed to “wear and tear.”  This simply means that it didn’t occur due to lack of maintenance; it was an accident, much like a pipe bursting due to freezing or a tree falling during a thunderstorm.  The same is true with water damage from toilet overflows.  In a previous blog, we discussed causes such as clogged drains and pipes and the actions you should take in those situations.

Since the water from your sink and bathtub is safe for consumption, there is little bacteria that can cause harm right away.  The threat will develop, however, if a significant amount of time passes before having your bathtub overflow cleaned up.  Time and temperature allow bacteria to grow and thrive, heightening contamination and water damage.  You need professional cleanup, and you need it fast.

At Bloomfield Construction, we work with all insurance carriers.  Our goal is ultimately to make your home look like there was never a bathtub or sink overflow to speak of.  With a team of professionals available 24/7, we can be on site within an hour of your call.  Our timely response is the first and most important step in preventing mold, bacterial growth and excessive water damage.  Our variety of services will not only dry up your home, we will remove resulting odors, detect leaks and clean the air around the mess.

If you’re in need of sink or bathtub overflow cleanup and repair, or you need assistance with any other type of insurance claim, call Bloomfield Construction at 248-809-5551.  We serve the Metro Detroit area, including Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills and many more.  When your insurance company is paying the bill why not hire the best….and the best is Bloomfield Construction !

Jeff Petrucci

Jeff is a licensed builder, national award-winning general contractor and owner of Bloomfield Construction. His team specializes in residential and commercial insurance repair work including floods, smoke, fire, wind & hail damage, and, of course, roofing. The team quickly and effectively handles emergency calls, and provides accurate quotes. Bloomfield Construction works with the best in the industry, utilizing the most up-to-date technologies, to complete each and every project.