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It is possible for your homeowners insurance company to pay for a new roof if your current roof was damaged by a covered peril and you file a claim promptly. Your roof is often the most exposed ...

Some homeowners are being told to clean their roof or they could lose their insurance."But it's definitely, you know, a shock after moving into a new home," homeowner Spenser Henry said. The shock for ...

Whether or not your home insurance company will pay a roof insurance claim depends on what caused the damage to your roof. Home insurance may cover roof damage if a tree falls on your house, but not ...

Anthony Battle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He earned the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation for advanced financial planning, the Chartered Life Underwriter® designation ...

You probably don’t think about your roof often — and that’s not a bad thing. If you are thinking about it, chances are something’s gone wrong. When roofs wear out or sustain damage, the right ...

The state’s grant program that helps homeowners pay for upgrades for a fortified roof is proving effective in lowering the cost of their homeowner’s insurance, according to a review published Monday ...

In most cases, home insurance will help pay to repair or replace your roof after damage from a storm or accident. Insurance doesn't pay to fix normal wear and tear. That means you're responsible for ...

Your homeowners insurance policy generally covers roof leaks and damage, as long as the cause is not specifically excluded in your policy. However, if a leak occurs due to lack of maintenance, you may ...