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fix bricks and insurance (by chad [NY]) Dec 11, 2018 3:13 PM
       fix bricks and insurance (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Dec 11, 2018 10:10 PM
       fix bricks and insurance (by Steve [MA]) Dec 12, 2018 3:27 AM
       fix bricks and insurance (by LindaJ [NY]) Dec 12, 2018 4:58 AM


fix bricks and insurance (by chad [NY]) Posted on: Dec 11, 2018 3:13 PM
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Thank you for the input on my brick problem. This is generally a good property and sound building but apparently water got behind the bricks and pushed a bunch out. It looks like thousands rt now for repair,..Not sure yet until we can get the lift up there. The lift alone is 500.00 per day.

So I'm wondering to turn it in to insurance. OK I have 1000 deductible. I'm not too worried about increasing my rate as I'm selling it in the Spring.

But will insurance even cover this? Are they just going to call it a wear and tear under most policies?

I had no idea about water getting behind the brick, it wasn't apparent in any way. --66.30.xx.xxx




fix bricks and insurance (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Dec 11, 2018 10:10 PM
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Chad,

Careful. The insurance industry keeps a permanant record of all claims on a property. Water damage also means mold. Ins cos might not insure the house for a potential buyer when you go to sell.

If you even ASK your agent this will go on the property’s record.

I doubt ins will cover damage from a leaky roof, gutters, or flashing. They would consider it poor maintenance.

BRAD --73.102.xxx.xxx




fix bricks and insurance (by Steve [MA]) Posted on: Dec 12, 2018 3:27 AM
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I concur with Brad. Unless there was some sort of claustrophobic cause such as a tree falling or lighting strike this is going to be on your nickel.

Weekly or monthly rentals for man lifts are much more reasonable on daily basis. Depending upon the size of the area these types of repairs are usually done from metal pipe staging. Unless this is something you are planning on doing yourself, I suggest you talk with a few masonry contractors about it. FYI you most likely will have to get a building permit for this & possibly hire a structural engineer. --96.237.xx.xx




fix bricks and insurance (by LindaJ [NY]) Posted on: Dec 12, 2018 4:58 AM
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Having a claim might also affect you other insured properties, including your own home. When a claim was filed against me for a fall at a rental, it affected all my other insurance coverage even though that claim was the only one in 30 years against any property. --108.4.xxx.xx





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