And here's another surprise: Most homeowners insurance policies don't automatically cover sewage backups. (wisebread.com)
Under the basic policy form, your personal property is not covered if there is water or sewage backup from a sink, toilet, sewer, or drain. (effectivecoverage.com)
It's important to remember that while clean water damage can often be repaired, it's exponentially more difficult and expensive to clean up after a significant sewage backup. (effectivecoverage.com)