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    Jun 11, 2009, 08:47 AM
    Leakage in basement
    I have a water leakage in my basement that is refined to one small area only when it rains... what should I do... should I contact a specialist? Or does my hoi cover this problem.
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    Jun 11, 2009, 08:56 AM

    Does you home have an existing sump pump and is it block or poured walls?
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    Jun 11, 2009, 09:16 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jackyp View Post
    I have a water leakage in my basement that is refined to one small area only when it rains...what should i do....should i contact a specialist? or does my hoi cover this problem.
    Your homeowner's insurance will not pay to fix this since it seems to be an ongoing problem. Your HOI typically covers sudden occurrences. This sounds like an issue of maintenance which you as the homeowner are responsible for fixing.
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    Jun 11, 2009, 09:34 AM

    I agree and are you looking for a way to fix this? I can explain how it happens and what can be done but your insurance will not cover seeepage due to rain.
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    Jun 11, 2009, 05:09 PM

    Moved to construction
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