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Water Damage and Insurance: Flood vs. Homeowners

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Water damage: it’s one of the most common reasons that people make claims on their insurance, but what exactly does insurance cover? It depends on what type of insurance you have and what caused the water damage. Of course, it also depends on your specific insurance plan, so you should ask your agent or insurance company about the specifics of your policy to find out exactly what’s covered and what isn’t. In general, however, there are two types of insurance that deal with damage due to water: flood insurance and homeowner’s insurance. Knowing the difference between them and what’s covered by each can help you make the right insurance coverage decision for you, as well as help you determine what to do and who to call if and when a water-related emergency does occur.

A standard flood insurance policy, written by the National Flood Insurance Program, provides coverage for damage caused by a flood. Flood is defined as an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. This includes damages caused by an overflowing river, or heavy rain seeping into your basement. Generally speaking, if the water touched the ground before it entered your home, it is considered flood damage. Flood damage is not covered by homeowner’s insurance, so if your home is located in a flood plain, it would be wise to consider purchasing a flood insurance policy.

Homeowner’s insurance provides coverage for many other types of water damage to your home. Generally speaking, the damage to your home caused by water will be covered by homeowner’s insurance, but whatever caused the damage is not. For example, if a pipe bursts, the damage it causes is covered, but you are responsible for repairing the pipe itself. The extent of your coverage in many situations also depends on whether or not you have performed the necessary upkeep to prevent the accident, as determined by your insurance company. For instance, if you go on vacation in the winter, leaving your house unoccupied and without heat, and your water pipes freeze and burst, your claim may be denied because, theoretically, you could have prevented the accident. If your bathtub overflows, however, you’re covered even if it happened because you forgot to turn off the faucet. Sewage backup, on the other hand, is not covered by homeowner’s insurance.

Water-related accidents are common, and generally sudden and unexpected. Knowing what your policy covers beforehand can be enormously beneficial to you when disaster strikes. If you find water damage in your home, your first step should be to call a professional water damage restoration company. You want to get repairs underway as soon as possible to minimize both the extent of the damage and the cost.
Alissa McGowan

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In case of emergency, you need a reliable company with the experience to help you through the repair process, from removal of property and storage services through mold prevention or removal and complete property restoration. We also provide direct insurance billing services, to save you the hassle of dealing with insurance adjusters. Another benefit is that you get to choose who handles the repairs to your home, rather than having your insurance company decide for you. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, 911 Restoration is certified by all major national insurance companies to assess and restore flood and water damages. Our technicians are on call 24/7, and our experts can be on-site in 45 minutes or less! Call us today at 888.243.6653. www.911restoration.com

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Article Submitted: 2009-03-26 | This Article has been viewed 243 times.

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