Water damage due to backup of sewers or drains is a coverage that is often excluded or limited to a very small amount on many insurance company’s policies.

You do have options, however. Some insurers include a basic amount of sewer and drain coverage, and others provide optional endorsements you can buy to extend the basic homeowners’ insurance policy.

Here’s an article from the Insurance Information Institute with tips on how to protect your home or business. 

If you have concerns about your water damage coverage, give us a call to discuss.

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