A $4,294 plumbing claim became a $78,000 recovery

A plumbing leak at Louisa's Colorado Springs home caused significantly more damage than the carrier's initial $4,294.32 payment reflected.

Water can travel behind walls, beneath flooring, through cabinetry, and into adjoining areas. What appears to be an isolated plumbing loss can quickly become a substantial restoration project.

American Financial Claims documented the extent of the affected areas and developed a repair scope based on the full impact of the loss. The claim ultimately resulted in a $78,000 recovery.