Home Insurance  

Dtown Insurance provides homeowner insurance agents near you who know the types and amounts of coverage needed for Doylestown residences. We have answers to some of your commonly asked questions. 

Commonly Asked Questions about Home Insurance

Do I really need home owners insurance?

A home insurance policy can protect what is likely your most valuable asset if something happens to your home.  There are not any laws requiring you to have home owners insurance, your mortgage lender will require you to have home insurance.


For most people, their home is the biggest purchase they will make and is their most valuable asset. If this is true for you, you need a Pennsylvania insurance agent in Central Bucks County to find the best insurance for your needs who will settle your claims quicklyin the even you have any damage. At Dtown Insurance, we will help you find the right policies to cover your home and property needs while also providing quality service and affordable pricing.

 

Homeowner policies differ based on where you live, the home's valuables, and the chosen coverages. A comprehensive plan will cover you financially in case of a loss due to fire, theft, or other events, and in the event someone is injured on your property.

 

At Dtown Insurance, we have home insurance specialists who can customize a specific package to address your needs and risks. We choose from multiple AM Best A rated or better insurance carriersto find you the best fit at a fair price. We compare rates to ensure that you don't have any gaps in coverage down the road.

What is type of incidents are covered?

In the insurance industry the incidents, or accidents, are known as Perils that result in property damage or loss. Here are the perils most commonly covered by home insurance policies:


  • Windstorms - Hail and wind damage,  Not FLOOD insurance
  • Fire and smoke
  • Lightning
  • Hail
  • Tornadoes
  • Explosions (e.g., aerosol can or gas grill)
  • Theft and vandalism
  • Car/aircraft crashing into your home
  • Falling trees or other objects
  • Weight of snow, sleet, or ice
  • Water damage (from leaking roofs, broken pipes, water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, or other appliances, but not floods)

What does standard home owners coverages include?

Dwelling


Protects your home's structure and anything permanently attached to your house, including attached garages, chimneys, roofs, countertops, cabinets, flooring, vanities, and in-ground pools.


Other structures


Protects structures not permanently attached to your home, including unattached garages, gazebos, decks, patios, sheds, pergolas, fences, and driveways.


Personal property


Pays to repair or replace your belongings, including clothes, furniture and electronics, if they're damaged or stolen from your home, car, storage locker, or even while you’re on vacation.


Liability


Pays for injuries or damages you or your family members cause to others, including certain related attorney and court costs.


Loss of use


Pays for daily expenses exceeding your normal living costs because you're unable to live in your home while it's being repaired or rebuilt due to a covered loss.


Other coverages you may want to consider in addition to your basic homeowner policy include personal umbrella, automobile, flood, earthquake, or jewelry insurance. Our agents at Dtown Insurance can help you understand your other risks and evaluate whether you may need additional coverages in your Pennsylvania home insurance plan.


These are additional lines of insurance that we service:

  • Mortgage
  • Rental Dwelling
  • Secondary Residences - Do you have a home at the Jersey shore or the Pocono's?      We can get insurance for you!


Contact us today to find out more about home insurance in the Central Bucks, PA area, including Furlong, Doylestown, New Hope, Solebury, Buckingham, Warwick, Upper Makefield, Lower Makefield, Newtown, and Lambertville New Jersey.

Do you currently rent your house or apartment? Contact us for a FREE renters quote. Do you own a rental property? Contact us for a FREE dwelling quote. 

We are here for all of your insurance needs!       

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