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By Kara McGinley | Published October 7, 2022 https://www.policygenius.com
Here’s how to get home insurance to pay for water damage repairs. Water damage and freezing are the second most common home insurance claims filed nationwide, according to the Insurance Information Institute. But, water damage claims can be tricky to prove at times. To be covered, you’ll need to prove to your insurer that the water damage was caused by something sudden and internal, like a burst pipe. Flooding is never covered by home insurance, nor is regular wear and tear or maintenance issues. Here’s what you need to do to get insurance to pay for your water damage claim.
Once you figure out the source of water damage, check your policy to see if it’s covered. Below are some sources of water damage that may be covered by home insurance.
What kind of water damage is covered?
Burst pipes
Overflow of an appliance (like a washing machine, dishwasher, etc.)
Frozen pipes in a heated home
Rain, snow, or ice that suddenly entered your home — like through a roof collapse — but not flooding
Water damage from fire extinguishment
What kind of water damage isn’t covered?
Flooding or groundwater seepage
Gradual water damage
Water damage due to maintenance issues, like a hole in your roof
Sump pump or drainage backup
Frozen, burst pipes in an unheated home
Hot tip: If you’ve looked through your home insurance policy and you’re still not sure if the water damage is covered, reach out to The Shelley Group, Inc. They will assess, scope & estimate the replacement value for your repairs (home or office). WORKING FOR YOU, not the Insurance Company. They’ll be able to tell you whether it’s worth filing a claim and the odds that it will be accepted.
Your insurance company relies on its own adjusters, its own contractors, and its own vendors to come up with a value for your damages.
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