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Swimming Pool Concerns: Does Your Flood Insurance Cover It?

5/5/2022

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For many years, homeowners and consumers had only one option for flood insurance. This is known as the National Flood Insurance Program. It is known to have a $250,000 limit for coverage to your main building.

This limitation can pose a problem for many homeowners facing expensive repairs, mainly because of flooding inside the house. However, nowadays, private institutions can help you with more payment options when it comes to flood insurance.
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Some agents and clients may fail to consider the various flood risks that usually pop up inside residential or business properties. However, this should be the top priority. 
The Importance of Facing Potential Flood Problems
Much like precautions for fire prevention and security features inside the house, we should also pay attention to potential flooding issues that might occur from within the house.

This is why it is important for you to also think about additional expenses for pool maintenance if you plan to install an indoor or outdoor swimming pool anytime soon. Fortunately, most insurance companies now have policies tailored to any customer's specific needs. 

You won't have difficulty making the necessary changes if you have needs that you want to be met as a pool owner.

The Top Three Pool Maintenance Issues
The only issue is that the NFIP does not cover certain issues. You may end up having to pay for additional expenses when it comes to repairing out of your pocket. Fortunately, some private institutions can help you cover the additional costs.

Here are some of the repair costs you need to prepare for as the homeowner if you want to maintain your swimming pool and prevent flooding inside the house.
  1. Pool Drainage
    If the pool somehow becomes damaged and needs to be drained of water due to contamination, it would not be a simple procedure. You have to pump water out. You would have to think about the damage it would cost to the floor as it would cause the floor to shift after draining.

    This can be caused by the soil underneath shifting. If your pool gets removed because of the damage, it can cause devastating problems to the ground underneath. Be extremely careful about draining your pool.

  2. Flooded Electrical Equipment
    As we all know, when electrical equipment doesn't mix very well. Water is a great electricity conductor. The risk of being grounded or electrocuted if mishandled is a real concern. This is why you have to have professionals handle this kind of problem in the long run.

    It is not as simple as letting it dry out and then putting water back in. Internal damage also needs to be assessed. Fortunately, flood insurance for private institutions may cover it.

  3. Pump Damage
    Your water pumps may be damaged after being hit by major debris from the pool itself. This can happen particularly after a major storm. Aside from the labor, equipment replacement could also be covered by private entities. You have to choose the right one.

Closing Statement
We all know that you have to deal with limitations regarding getting insurance coverage with these pointers. However, you don’t need to be concerned. If you are willing to hire someone to properly place the pool and maintain it, you needn’t worry about much and your insurance company will be happy you are maintaining it well.

This way, you could be able to circumvent the limitations of your existing insurance policy for floods.

At Family Auto Insurance Agency, we do our best in making sure that our clients are well-protected with affordable and comprehensive policies. We make sure to go the extra mile to help you with your needs. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency at (313) 285-9042 or Click Here to request a free quote. Coverage discussed is not guaranteed. Please contact our agents to make sure you have adequate coverage and your needs are being met. We are happy to help!
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