We Work With Your Insurance Company
Often times people look to their insurance agents to find help in covering the costs of rodent removal as well as any damage that they may have caused. Many insurance policies do not cover this type of damage because the companies believe that rodent control is a long-term issue that depends heavily on home maintenance. Damage that can be prevented by regular home maintenance usually isn’t covered by insurance policies. However, Austin Texans Rodent Removal of Austin Texas is familiar with insurance claims and will discuss your options with you and walk you through the process so that you can be informed when you speak with your insurance company.
There are certain insurance policies that cover damage done by rodents. Usually this coverage is stated very clearly, but it is important to discuss this with your agent. In most policies, some damage is covered. This is commonly known as collateral damage, though. For example, if a storm knocks a door off of your garage and a family of raccoons make it their home before you have time to repair it, the insurance company will cover some of the damage done by those raccoons. This is because the damage is related to the storm. In policies like these, the important thing to note is that it is sudden, unexpected damage that the insurance companies cover, not gradual damage.
It is important not to rely on your understanding of insurance policies and assume that you are covered. Your insurance agent can explain your policy very clearly and tell you whether or not your policy covers the damage to your home. Austin Texans Rodent Removal of Austin Texas will work with your insurance company and find a way to help you pay for the removal and damage to your home or business.
