DOES HOMEOWNER INSURANCE COVER ROOF DAMAGE AND LEAKS?
Home insurance policies usually cover roof damage caused by fire, vandalism and “acts of God,” such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Whether they will pay for damage caused by wind, rain…
Home insurance policies usually cover roof damage caused by fire, vandalism and “acts of God,” such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Whether they will pay for damage caused by wind, rain…
Some insurers have refused to renew existing homeowner insurance policies on houses with roofs older than 20 years without passing an inspection. Those who fail inspection will not be renewed…
There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a roof. Some may be easily repaired, but others may require the entire roof be replaced. It’s important to know the…
Weather can be unpredictable, and turbulent weather—especially hail—can damage shingles. Contractors should explain to homeowners how hail can affect shingles and what they should watch out for. A manufacturer’s warranty…