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"My house's foundation is damaged from the shifting and settling of the soil around it. Will my home insurance cover this damage? "
Having to pay for the damage myself will wipe out my emergency savings. Any assistance from my insurance company would really help me out.
Alexah Grinnell · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Unfortunately, the answer is no. Homeowners insurance will not cover any type of damage to your home due to age, settling, or deterioration. It is your responsibility as a homeowner to keep your house in good shape so that it doesn’t suffer from any structural or cosmetic damages.
Insurers also view house settling as largely preventable, albeit in the pre-construction stage through proper ground preparation before the
foundation
is laid.
“View full answer
- Gregory R.
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