What Type of Water Damage is Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
There are many types of water damage that are covered by homeowner’s insurance policy when placing a Water Damage Insurance Claim…these coverages can be split into 3 Categories.
3 Categories of Types of Water Damage Covered by Insurance
· Broken Pipes or Burst Pipes
· Appliances and Water Heater
· Drain Backup or Sump Pump Backup
Broken or Burst Pipes
This category includes any water damage that happens because a water pipe or supply line breaks bursts or fails. A good way to understand this type of water damage is if the pipe or supply line had constant water pressure on it or water flows through it….
- Toilet Supply Lines
- Sink Supply Lines
- Drain Lines
- Ice Maker Supply Lines
- Washing Machine Supply Lines
- Water Softener Supply Lines
- Refrigerator Supply Lines
- Dishwasher Supply Lines
- Bathtub Supply Lines
- Drinking Fountain Supply Lines
These are covered under the Umbrella of Broken or Burst Pipe and is covered by Homeowners Insurance.
Water Heater and Appliances
Common types of water damage that are covered by Homeowners Insurance also include Water Heater’s and Appliances. The coverage for these types of water damage is the same as a Broken Pipe or Burst Pipe.
Water Heaters can rust, and the bottom will fall out causing water damage and any Household appliance that uses water can fail or overflow causing significant water damage.
Drain Backup and Sump Pump Backup
A drain backup or sump pump backup is covered under in a homeowners policy….But the homeowner should double check and verify. Sometimes these coverages are left out of policies or missed by an Insurance Agent when the policy is written. These coverages can be limited as well to $5,000, $10,000, or $25,000.
Double check your Insurance Coverage before placing a Water Damage Insurance Claim for Drain Back or Sump Pump Backup.
