What do I do if
The carrier only pays for smoke damage in the room that burned.
Smoke migrates through HVAC and contaminates the entire home. Carriers often limit smoke coverage to the fire room.
The carrier only pays for smoke damage in the room that burned.
Root cause
Why this happens
Smoke migrates through HVAC and contaminates the entire home. Carriers often limit smoke coverage to the fire room.
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Your rights as a Florida policyholder
Smoke damage throughout the home from the covered fire is a covered loss. Expert ozone or thermal fogging assessment supports broader scope.
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What to do
Solution steps
- 01
Step 1
Get an industrial hygienist report
- 02
Step 2
Document HVAC contamination
- 03
Step 3
Photograph smoke staining in non-fire rooms
- 04
Step 4
Submit supplemental claim with expert evidence
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Related problems
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RCV-for-contents policies withhold depreciation until proof of replacement.
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