I had a leak in my gas line recently. Thankfully, everything is okay and our gas is turned off, but we need the lines replaced. Are gas lines covered by home insurance?
, your home insurance policy should cover their replacement. However, if the leak was caused by anything else, you likely wouldn’t have coverage. You won’t be covered for:
Age
Lack of care
Wear and tear
Improper maintenance
Additionally, you’ll need to check your home insurance policy to confirm your lines are covered. Coverages and exclusions vary between companies, so what is covered under one policy may not be covered by another.
Finally, some home utility companies or home warranty companies offer gas line insurance for repairs and replacements if anything like this happens.
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