Whether you’re a first-time homeowner in San Antonio, TX, or you’ve had insurance for years, it’s hard to know what is and isn’t covered by your home policy. One common question is whether detached garages are covered. The answer depends on your policy’s specifics and the coverage you have. Here’s what you need to know:
Liability Coverage
Your liability coverage may cover any damage to your detached garage. This includes anything from someone slipping and falling on your property to significant physical damage from your dog getting trapped in it. Liability coverage will also help if there is an incident related to negligence on your part, such as failing to maintain the structure or not adequately keeping up with necessary repairs.
Property Damage Coverage
Property damage coverage helps protect against costs associated with repairing or rebuilding your detached garage due to weather damage or accidental destruction caused by incidents outside your control (such as a fire). Policies typically include this coverage in most home insurance policies but may need to be added as an endorsement depending on where you live and who insures the property. Check with an agent at Access Insurance Services for more information about this type of coverage for your detached garage.
Personal Property Coverage
Personal property coverage helps protect any items stored inside your detached garage from theft or destruction because of unexpected events, such as fire or windstorms. The typical policy includes protecting tools, lawn equipment, furniture, electronics, and other items in the structure. It rarely protects vehicles parked in the space—these need a separate policy (like auto insurance).
If you have questions about what kind of protection is available for your detached garage through a home insurance policy in San Antonio, TX, contact Access Insurance Services.
