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Significant Damage to Home

Several years ago we experienced a water loss (pipe burst) in our home.  I am writing this to help a family member and others that may need to familiarize themselves with events surrounding significant damage to their home.  I am NOT an attorney and I do NOT work in insurance.  I am a homeowner just like you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.  The experience you are going through is traumatic.  Cry it out.  Hug it out.  I hope that you and your family are doing well. It's time to get to work.  In my experience, some insurance companies will pay as little as possible and help as little as possible.  You've paid your premiums, know your policy, and get an attorney involved if needed. You will not be able to stay in your home.  Take pictures.  A remediation company should have been called on your behalf.  Resources will likely be stretched thin.  In the state of Texas, many households have been impacted by the Winter Storm (approximately February 15-19, 2021).  If you are wai