Roofing professionals remove asbestos from cement roofing underlayment. Finding asbestos in your home is never fun and, in most cases, the cost to remove it will fall to you as most standard homeowners policies exclude asbestos or other pollutants removal. What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a group of six silicate minerals that occur naturally. It […]
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Fallen tree in New Orleans, Louisiana during Hurricane Ida – September 2, 2021 Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana with 150 mph winds as it tore through the state, making landfall at Port Fourchon and moving up the state between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Disaster modeling firms have put the damages between $14 billion and $31 […]
Wind & Hail Home Insurance Coverage Guide
Home in Panama City, Florida suffers from wind and hail damage in 2018. This damaged house is from hurricane Michael. Hailstorms can do a tremendous amount of damage to your house and roof in very short amount of time and if you are not properly insured you could end up having to cover the cost […]
Charging Electric Vehicles at Home – What’s the risk?
Electric vehicles (EV) are gaining traction in the U.S. According to industry data, there will be almost 100 EVs in production by the end of 2024. The ability to refuel an electric vehicle at home is one of the major benefits of an EV, according to a recent J.D. Power study, the majority of EV […]
All About Sinkholes in the United States – Get Covered!
Even though sinkholes are relatively rare in the United States, when they do happen, the damage can be devastating. When it comes to sinkholes in the U.S., they are most common in the following states: AlabamaFloridaKentuckyMissouriPennsylvaniaTennesseeTexas Unfortunately, if you live in an area where sinkholes happen, you will need to add an additional policy or […]
Make Sure You Are Not Underinsured If You Have a Pool
While having a swimming pool in your backyard is always fun, they can also be dangerous and if you are underinsured, you could end up covering the cost of injuries or legal bills out of pocket. According to CDC statistics, there are 3,960 fatal unintentional drownings in the U.S. every year which breaks down to […]
Buying a House in a Flood Zone
If you are shopping for a new home, you should always check flood zone maps and ratings before putting in an offer to have a full understanding of the risks that your new home may face. A home located in a flood zone can be more expensive to insure as well as more likely to […]
How does sewer backup insurance work?
It’s never fun to find standing sewage in your basement due to a burst pipe or blocked sewer pipe. This type of damage is not only disgusting, it can also be expensive. The cost to clean and repair your home can quickly add up and in most cases, this type of damage is not covered […]
I can’t afford my home insurance?
While the pandemic seems to be receding a bit in the U.S., it has left behind some massive damage, and in many cases, it has put a severe pinch on household budgets. Unemployment hit 14.8% at the peak which is the highest unemployment rate since Congressional Research Service began collecting data. If your budget has […]
Most Common Mistakes that Homeowners Make During Hurricane Season
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2021 hurricane season is expected to be above average, they are predicting 13 to 20 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to five storms that will end up being major hurricanes. Here are just a few of the common mistakes that homeowners make […]