Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Toilet Overflow?
12689 POINTSview profileTed RatliffOwner, SFS Associates,As a rule no, toilet overflow is a maintenance issue. The only time there may be coverage is if the overflow is caused by sewer backup. Some companies will provide coverage for sewer backup, usually as an endorsement on your policy. Check with your agent to find out if your policy has sewer backup coverage.Answered on March 30, 2015flag this answer
37376 POINTSview profileDavid G. Pipes, CLU®, RICP®Business Development Officer, T.D. McNeil Insurance Services, Fresno, CaliforniaMost homeowner’s policies have a list of exclusions that apply to property coverages. Among the standard exclusions is that the companies will not pay for losses which resulted from water which backs up through sewers or drains. Many companies offer this coverage as an additional endorsement. Lack of this coverage is a serious shortcoming in many homeowners’ policies.Answered on April 21, 2015flag this answer
152 POINTSview profileGreg RooverPublic Adjuster - Loss Appraiser, Claim Concepts, FloridaYes, in most instances the ensuing damages would be covered by a standard homeowners policy. Most homeowner policies are considered 'all risk' meaning that if the loss is not specifically excluded under the policy and it is sudden and accidental in nature, it shall be covered. If there was a problem with the toilet and it malfunctioned causing the water damage, the toilet itself would not be covered but all ensuing water damage should be covered under the policy.Answered on May 6, 2015flag this answer
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