According to industry statistics, about one in 50 insured homes has a property damage claim caused by water damage or freezing each year. The causes are innumerable, with many leaks going undetected for long periods. They can range from burst pipes, a leaky dishwater outlet, a loose connection under the sink, a broken washing machine, a downpour that floods the basement to an overflowing bathtub – and practically anything else in between.

And even if your rooms are fitted with water detectors – instead of monitoring large areas, the spot-based detection of many devices mean the issue is detected either too late or not at all.