How to Protect Your Church and Save Money Before Major Water Damage Happens.
Water damage is one of the costliest and most disruptive events your church can experience.
While flooding may cause water issues, your church is far more likely to have a claim because of leaks or damage to your pipes.
Even a ⅛” crack can allow 250 gallons to leak in one day. And if your church is unattended during a leak, the damage can be catastrophic.
Water damage causes many issues that are costly to fix. But more importantly, it can disrupt your ministry and service schedule, limiting your ability to live out your congregation’s mission.
A church’s biggest challenge is knowing a leak is happening. Unfortunately, issues are often not discovered until significant pools of water are present, loss of water pressure or a high utility bill.
Early leak detection is vital to preventing extensive damage and costs. That’s why we recommend installing a water leak detector in your church.
Leak sensors will detect and notify you of a leak in your church’s plumbing. These devices can send alerts to smart devices, and some have a shut-off feature, allowing you to stop a leak before major damage happens.
Several options are available, but these are the devices we recommend. Each one is a little different and suits the needs of various churches:
- Water Hero allows churches to monitor and control water flow with their commercial-grade valve. It connects to your church’s pipes and lets you customize your settings, set schedules, and shut the water off if a leak is detected.
- Flo Logic System identifies leaks as small as ½ ounce per minute, stopping them automatically to protect church property and alerting you through the app.
- Moen Flo is a great choice for dwellings and smaller churches. The Moen Flo is designed for residential use but will serve a smaller church well by detecting leaks and drops in pressure, offering 24/7 monitoring, and valve shutoff.
We’ve seen firsthand how challenging water loss claims are for churches. The clean-up process, finding contractors, and managing service disruption can take their toll.
Leak detection devices can help churches avoid out-of-pocket expenses. And it may prevent the loss of personal articles or irreplaceable items within the church building. It’s truly a tool that can save your church property.
To learn more about this program and how to prevent water damage, contact our team.
