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Mold Claims

Mold claims are complex and often denied. We know how to get them paid.

What this covers

Mold growth caused by a covered water event (burst pipe, appliance leak, sewer backup), remediation costs, damage to building materials requiring removal, damage to contents, and — in some policies — testing and air quality costs.

Why a public adjuster

Mold is one of the most heavily excluded and capped coverages in property insurance. Getting paid requires tying the mold to a specific covered event and documenting the full remediation scope.

Contingency — you only pay when we recover

Common Pitfalls

Where mold claims claims go wrong.

These are the patterns we see most often when a claim stalls, gets underpaid, or is denied outright. We document and push back on each one.

Issue 01

Policy caps on mold coverage, often $5,000–$15,000

Issue 02

Denials based on "gradual damage" or maintenance exclusions

Issue 03

Disputes over the cause of the mold

Issue 04

Underpayment of full remediation scope

Issue 05

Pressure to accept quick settlements that don't cover full remediation

Advocate on your side

Mold Claims claims are won on documentation.

The difference between an underpaid claim and a fair one is often pages of detail the insurer never asked for. We bring it — every time.

Start Here

Before anything else.

Do these first, in order. They protect your claim and give us the most to work with when you call.

01

Do not disturb or attempt to clean the mold yourself.

02

Document the water event that caused the mold growth.

03

Get a professional mold assessment.

04

Do not begin remediation until the claim is opened and scope is agreed.

05

Call us before accepting any offer or signing remediation contracts.

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