How Can I Mitigate Damage from Cast Iron Pipes?
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 work you’ll need to stop the damage and repair any damage you have. Once you know, you are expected to takes steps to prevent the damage from getting worse. The real big cost and interruption is if the damage is under the foundation. That’s a big repair job. If you have questions about coverage for cast iron pipes, schedule a policy review with your insurance broker or an experience property claims attorney.