Escape of Water in your Home

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Escape of water sounds like quite an ominous term, but we promise it’s not that bad once you fully understand it! Escape of water basically means any sort of leak in your home that could end up causing damage and costing you money.

There are lots examples and causes of escaped liquids in the home, and the good news is, there are plenty of ways to prevent them. Have a look at our infographic for tips, guidance and a fool proof checklist to protect your home and your bank account.

Water leaks infographic, causes and prevention

One of the trickiest examples of escaped water is burst pipes. Fear not, we’ve got you covered on all angles with that one! For causes, prevention and how to locate the damage check out our guide to burst pipes in your home.

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