Guides
Straight answers after home damage.
Plain-English guides for New Jersey homeowners: what to do first, how the insurance side works and how a rebuild comes together.
Burst pipe in New Jersey? What to do in the first 24 hours
Water spreads fast and gets into places you cannot see. What you do in the first day protects both your home and your claim.
Read the guideDo I have to use my insurance company's contractor in New Jersey?
Carriers often recommend contractors from their own networks. That can be convenient, but in most cases the choice is yours.
Read the guideRecoverable depreciation, explained for New Jersey homeowners
Many homeowners are surprised by the first check. Here is why, and how to get the rest.
Read the guideA tree fell on my house in New Jersey. Who pays?
Nor'easters and summer storms bring down trees across New Jersey every year. Here is how it usually works.
Read the guideCan I upgrade my kitchen while insurance rebuilds it?
If the kitchen has to be rebuilt anyway, many homeowners want to make it better. That is often possible, with the right paperwork.
Read the guideHow a rebuild works with private-client insurance like Chubb or PURE
Private-client policies are often written around restoring a home to its original quality. The rebuild should be documented to match.
Read the guideAdditional Living Expenses: who pays for the hotel during repairs?
When the house is not livable, the costs of living somewhere else add up fast. Many policies help.
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