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Dwelling coverage
Dwelling coverage is the part of your insurance that would pay for the complete rebuild or repair of your home's structure after a covered event occurs. Typically, it provides coverage in the event of the following:
- Damage from lightning strikes
- Fire and/or smoke damage
- Windstorm damage
- Hailstorm damage
- Damage from an explosion
- Vandalism
- Damage caused by falling objects
- Damage caused by an aircraft or a motor vehicle
What does dwelling insurance cover?
Specifically, your dwelling refers to your house's structure as well as the plumbing, heating, permanently installed air-conditioning systems and electrical wiring. Dwelling coverage may also apply to attached structures, such as garages, porches and decking.
Dwelling insurance purchased through us does not cover damage from floods, earthquakes, sewer backups or any damage that occurs due to a "lack of maintenance." It's your responsibility as the homeowner to properly maintain your home this includes things like checking for leaks or insect infestations, unclogging drains, repairing or replacing siding, cleaning your fireplace flue and inspecting your roof for missing or damaged shingles. A lack of maintenance would mean that you failed to keep up on these common tasks as the homeowner.
Additional dwelling home insurance considerations
When selecting dwelling coverage for your insurance policy, base your limits on what it will cost to rebuild your home - not its current market value - if you suffer a loss. This is because the cost of labor and materials is continuing to rise, and if your house were to suffer damage 10 years from now, it would not cost the same amount to rebuild it as it would today.
Want to be sure you have the proper dwelling home insurance? Learn more about Home Market Value vs. Home Replacement Cost.
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Costco Insurance Agency, Inc. is not licensed in New York state. Insurance products are not obtained through the Costco Insurance Agency, Inc. in New York. Costco Wholesale, Costco Insurance Agency, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not underwrite insurance, pay claims or guarantee any of the products or services. Costco Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA), a licensed insurance agent, may receive compensation.
This article is for informational purposes only and based on information that is widely available. We do not make any guarantees or promise any results based on this information. We are not responsible for the content of any third-party sites that may be linked in this article. This article does not afford, offer, or guarantee any coverage.