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17 Common Questions Asked by Homeowners About Insurance – # 6

By May 4, 2016May 21st, 2020Insurance

Homeowners Insurance Jacksonville Florida

If a fire, flood, hurricane, or some other natural disaster were to destroy or damage your home, would you have the right insurance coverage to rebuild your house?

These series of posts are based on the questions consumers most frequently ask, explains what is covered in a standard homeowners policy and what is not. Where gaps in coverage exist, it tells you how to fill them.

To simplify explanations, we assume that you have a policy known as Homeowners-3 (HO-3), the most common homeowner’s policy in the United States. Find out what type of homeowners policy you have. If you have a different policy, you should review your options in question #17.
 
Question # 6: What if water seeps into my foundation or basement from the ground, am I covered?
Answer: No. Water seepage is excluded under the HO-3. And if the water seepage is not due to a flood you will not be covered under a flood policy. Seepage is viewed as a maintenance issue and is not covered by insurance. You should see a contractor about waterproofing your foundation or basement.

Okay, our next post of common questions asked will be Question # 7: Am I covered for earthquake damage. A current concern if you have enough protection for your home – call us. 

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