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Will homeowners insurance cover this My house had an addition built 2 years ago now the addition is sinking The inside of the house is cracking and leaking is spots the wall are starteing to pull away?
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∙ 16y ago
Call your company. Some companies do not cover shifting od the earth. What is causing the sinking? Check your policy under Perils Insured Against, and the section on Exceptions.
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∙ 16y ago
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