Is sump pump failure and related damage covered by most homeowner’s insurance and do I have to wait for the assessor or can I repair the pump and start getting the water and damage dried out…
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Dear Bummer Plumber,
Yes, most sump pumps are covered by most insurances IF it is a new constructed home or if your existing company covers flooding at all. Some do but some don’t unless you pay extra for it. Especially in heavy rain or flooding areas. You really do need to contact the insurance company before repairing the pump and clearing ghe water however. They need photos and proof of actual cause of flooding before they will pay for anything. Best Wishes.
Some do cover it, I have a float switch in my sump well that is hooked to my home alarm system. It the pump don’t work, the raising water will set off the alarm to inform me to take action.
Use can hook it to any bell.
Actually there is an endorsement you can get on your insurance that is strictly for sump pumps. I just learned this the hard way. Hopefully you have it on your insurance.
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