It’s the first day of spring – hello spring and goodbye winter! While you’re looking forward to nicer weather, spring is a great time you to review your home insurance policy. Make sure that you’re covered against the type of damage that comes with the change in weather.
Most of us are happy to see the snow start to disappear! However, because of melting snow and heavy rain during the spring, water damage can occur. Water damage can do permanent structural damage to your home.
Water damage can be costly in the short and long term. It can cause long term damage to your home and can reduce your property value. Repeated insurance claims for basement flooding can increase your premiums and minimum deductibles.
Take a proactive approach to protecting your home against spring weather. Just like anything, protecting and maintaining your home requires maintenance and occasional upgrades and renovations. Doing these things will save you money in the long run:
Home insurance policies differ among companies and there are varying types of insurance to chose from. Therefore, it’s important that you talk to your agent or broker to ensure that you know the details of your policy.
Call you insurance broker and ask if you are covered for:
If you have any questions about your homeowners policy or would like a free quote on home insurance give one of our friendly and knowledgeable brokers a call today!