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Common signs of Storm Damage
When a storm passes, it can leave a lot of property damage in its wake. While some damage is obvious, like significant roof damage, broken windows, or missing siding, some things are harder to spot. Even worse, some of this damage can become dramatically worse if it isn’t addressed right away, making identifying storm damage…
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Tips for preventing frozen pipes
Frozen pipes can go from being an inconvenience to a disaster in no time at all. Here are some tips for preventing your pipes from freezing! When the temperatures drop, frozen and broken pipes often follow. This can be particularly problematic for plumbing that is in exterior walls or that runs through unheated areas of…
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Understanding Flood Warnings
When flood waters start to rise, time is of the essence. That makes early preparation and an understanding of what the various flood warnings mean vital. Here are answers to the most common questions! Unfortunately many parts of our country know all too well the damage that Flooding can cause. While flooding can occur almost…
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Storm Damage and Insurance Tips
When a storm rolls through, it’s important to know what to do and whether your insurance will cover the damages. When a storm rolls through our area, high winds, driven rain, and hail regularly result in damage to homes and vehicles. When we’re on her bad side, Mother Nature can wreak havoc, causing roof and…
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Spring weather did WHAT to my house?
Spring storms can bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even hail. Here is some common damage these storms can cause on your home! While winter gets a lot of the attention (and it deserves it), Spring weather can bring its own set of problems that can impact your home. These can be minor or serious,…
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What is Flood Insurance?
Is homeowners insurance enough, or do you need Flood Insurance too? While you likely have homeowners insurance, in the case of flood, that is unfortunately not enough. This is because flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance, requiring a separate Flood Insurance Policy. But what is flood insurance, and what does it cover?…
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Does Homeowners Insurance cover Basement Flooding?
When your basement floods, will your Insurance Policy cover the mitigation and repairs? When something happens to your home, one of the first things most people do is contact their insurance company. Homeowners Insurance is there for damage that occurs to your home and it’s only reasonable to hope that your insurance policy will cover…
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Tornado Damage and Insurance Tips
Tornado damage is incredibly emotional. Here are some tips for staying safe during a tornado and beginning the process of putting things back together once the skies clear. Storms often bring rain and high winds, but sometimes we unfortunately get something even more severe. Tornadoes can cause a level of destruction that our area is…
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Is Winter Storm Damage covered by Insurance?
Did your home experience winter storm damage? Is it covered by insurance? Winter weather can be harsh on our homes, and sometimes, Mother Nature wins… This can lead to costly exterior AND interior damage to your home, including roof and siding damage, leaks, and even roof collapse! With the potential for expensive repairs, it’s no…
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What can happen when you leave your home unattended?
When you leave your home for an extended period of time, you hope nothing happens to it, but what if something does? Whether you’re going to be traveling for work for an extended period of time, or closing up a summer home for the season, vacant properties are prone to issues. This only intensifies when…