Water Damage Insurance Claim Checklist

Documentation checklist

• Photograph affected rooms
• Record the apparent source if known
• Keep a timeline of discovery and actions
• Save invoices, receipts and estimates
• Keep insurer and contractor communications organized

Protect the property

Reasonable emergency action to protect people and limit additional damage should not be delayed simply to preserve a scene. Ask your insurer about policy-specific requirements.

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