Home Flyer – Sinkhole Insurance

February 6, 2019 - 1 minute read

What Protection Does it Offer?

Homeowners policies that cover only catastrophic ground collapse will cover the cost of damage only under the following conditions:

  1. The abrupt collapse of ground cover
  2. A depression in the ground cover clearly visible to the naked eye
  3. Structural damage to the building, including the foundation
  4. The insured structure being condemned and ordered vacated by the government agency

If You Have a Sinkhole Claim

If a portion of your home has shifted or sunk due to ground cover collapse, or if a sinkhole has appeared on your property, immediately take the following steps:

  • Ensure the safety of your family and evacuate if necessary.
  • Secure or remove valuable possessions.
  • Notify SterlingRisk.
  • Notify your city or county building inspection department.

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