NC carriers now depreciate roofs after 15 years, reducing your coverage by 5% each year. Without proper documentation, you'll pay thousands more out of pocket when you need repairs. Submit your roof documentation today to protect your full coverage.
North Carolina insurance carriers depreciate roofs after 15 years, costing you thousands in out-of-pocket expenses
After 15 years, depreciation kicks in at 5% per year. On a $20,000 roof claim with a 20-year-old roof, you'll pay $5,000 out of pocket due to 25% depreciation. Documentation resets this!
When storm damage occurs to an older roof, depreciation dramatically reduces your payout. A $30,000 hail damage claim on a 20-year roof means you pay $7,500 due to depreciation alone.
After 15 years, carriers depreciate roof coverage by 5% per year. A 20-year-old roof only receives 75% coverage, meaning you pay 25% out of pocket on any claim.
Many carriers now refuse to renew policies for homes with roofs over 20 years old without inspection documentation or proof of replacement.
Following recent storms, NC carriers require documentation within 30 days of renewal. Missing this deadline can result in immediate cancellation.
Proper documentation ensures you maintain full replacement cost coverage instead of actual cash value, protecting your investment.
Understanding the new requirements helps you maintain coverage and avoid surprises
North Carolina insurance carriers have established strict age-based requirements for roof coverage that every homeowner must understand:
North Carolina insurance carriers apply strict depreciation schedules to roof claims. After your roof turns 15 years old, the coverage amount decreases by 5% each year.
Real Cost Example:
If you have a $20,000 roof damage claim with a 20-year-old roof, depreciation reduces coverage to 75%. This means insurance only pays $15,000, leaving you to pay $5,000 out of pocket - plus your deductible!
After 15 years, your roof coverage decreases:
5% less per year16-year roof = 95% coverage
18-year roof = 85% coverage
20-year roof = 75% coverage
25-year roof = 50% coverage
This means YOU pay the difference!
You must submit documentation:
30 days before renewalMissing this deadline can result in immediate cancellation or forced placement in high-risk pools at 3x the premium.
Acceptable documentation includes:
Each carrier has specific documentation requirements for roof coverage
Find out exactly how much you'll pay out of pocket based on your roof's age
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