Does Home Insurance Cover Roof Leaks?

How insurers generally treat storm damage, wear and tear and roof leaks — and how to support a claim.

Storm damage vs wear and tear

Policies commonly distinguish between sudden damage caused by a storm and gradual deterioration. Every policy is different, so always check your own wording or speak to your insurer.

Supporting a claim

Photograph the damage, keep a note of the date and weather, make the property safe and keep receipts for emergency work. Your insurer may ask for a roofer's report.

How we can help

We can make the roof safe and provide a written, photographed report of what we found. We don't decide claims — your insurer does.

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