HydroSentinel · AquaRisk-Analyse®

What makes water damage expensive?

The cause, time to discovery, affected components and restoration determine the work required.

What makes water damage expensive?

The failed connection is not the only cost. Opening up structures, leak detection, drying and restoration may be needed. The case studies are individual examples, not average cost estimates.

  • How long water escaped unnoticed
  • Affected floors, walls, ceilings and fitted furniture
  • Required openings and mechanical drying
  • Access and complexity of restoration

Only agreed, accessible and visible areas are inspected. No opening, dismantling or intervention; safety valves are not operated and pressure or settings are not changed. This is not comprehensive maintenance, specialist design, assessment of concealed components, confirmation of SIA compliance or a guarantee against future damage.

Case studies

Two defects. Two water-damage incidents.

2 × CHF 12'000

A dishwasher supply hose that had been kinked for years burst. In the second incident, a leaking mixer cartridge and limescale blocked the swivel spout; forcing it further broke the connection pipes.

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Water came through the light fitting.

CHF 11'500

Six months after buying the house, water dripped from a ground-floor light fitting. A burst flexible hose inside the concealed toilet cistern was responsible, rather than the initially suspected shower connection.

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About 15 litres. A kitchen taken apart.

about 15 litres

The sink waste screw broke as the washing-up water was released. Around 15 litres ran beneath a solid-wood kitchen.

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Away on holiday. Water behind the façade.

CHF 80'000

A basin tap hose burst while the residents were on holiday. According to the account, the hoses had been fitted twisted and kinked.

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Anonymised accounts from Holger Holling’s practical experience. Amounts and events are based on his account; insurance information comes from those affected. These are not statistics or independently audited claim settlements. Separate damage photographs are not attributed to these cases.

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