Pool Damage

Pool and Enclosure Damage Claims in Florida

Screen enclosures, pool cages, lanais, and the pools and equipment they protect are a hallmark of Florida homes, and they are extremely vulnerable to hurricanes and high winds. A screen enclosure can be torn apart or collapsed entirely, and the cost to rebuild a large cage, plus repairing the pool, deck, and equipment beneath it, can run into the tens of thousands of dollars.

Enclosures and pools are generally covered under your dwelling or other-structures coverage, depending on attachment and policy language, and storm damage is typically a covered peril. But these are expensive, frequently disputed claims, and insurers may undervalue the aluminum framing, the screening, and the labor, or argue that only part of the structure needs rebuilding. Pool equipment damaged by a covered event may also be recoverable. The Florida Department of Financial Services offers help when these claims are underpaid.

Thorough documentation of the enclosure, deck, and equipment supports full recovery.

This is part of our Property Damage Claims practice. Related matters include fence damage and paver damage. Review our case results, learn about Attorney Edward G. Jimenez, or request a free consultation by calling (321) 465-3425.