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Does home insurance cover fences?

My house’s perimeter fence got damaged during a gnarly windstorm last night. Looks like I’ll need professional help to get it fixed. Does home insurance cover fences?

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Nick Kunze · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’re sorry to hear about your fence issue. Luckily, fences are covered by
home insurance
.
Fences are covered by the other structures coverage of your homeowners insurance policy. This protects physical structures on your property that aren’t your house, like pools, sheds, and (that’s right) fences!
To be covered, the damage needs to be due to a covered peril. Covered perils are sudden, unexpected damages. Since your fence was damaged by a windstorm, you’ll be covered. Some other common covered perils include fire, storms, snow, and hail.
Once you get your fence fixed, you should consider if it’s time to upgrade your
homeowners insurance
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