Illinois Foundation ProIllinois

Insurance and claims

General documentation tips. Cover depends on your policy wording and the cause of the movement.

Pouring a foundation with a pump truck in Enfield, Nova Scotia
Photo: MediaKyle, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Document

  • Photos of cracks, sticking doors and uneven floors before repairs start.
  • Note rooms affected, drainage changes and when you first noticed movement.
  • Keep communication with your insurer or landlord.

Claim

Notify your insurer as your policy requires. they do not replace your claim or give legal advice.

Not legal or insurance advice.