Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Main Replacement?
Homeowners insurance does not cover the replacement of the water main that provides the municipal water supply. However, a specialized form of coverage, service line coverage, can be added to a homeowners policy.
Updated: April 2, 2024
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Mark Fitzpatrick has analyzed the property and casualty insurance market for over five years, conducting original research and creating personalized content for every kind of buyer. Currently, he leads P&C insurance content production at MoneyGeek. Fitzpatrick has been quoted in several insurance-related publications, including CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.
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