No Holes Yard: Home Liability Coverage You Need

Your backyard is where memories happen: kids on the trampoline, friends around the fire pit, or a neighbor cutting through for a stray ball. Most of the time, it's just life. But every so often, one of those moments turns into a claim.

The Risk You're Not Thinking About

Most homeowners think about protecting the house: the roof, the walls, and what's inside. Fewer think about what happens when someone gets hurt in the yard.

That's where liability coverage comes in: think the neighbor with the twisted ankle, the friend who trips on the deck, the delivery driver who slips in the driveway. It can cover medical bills for an injured guest and, if you're found legally responsible, legal costs and settlements.

Backyard Features Can Come With Fine Print

Pools, trampolines, fire pits, and other backyard features often carry sub-limits or exclusions on standard policies. Your coverage might be capped at a lower amount than you'd expect, or it might need its own endorsement.

If you add a pool or trampoline after your policy is written, your insurer needs to know. They may require an endorsement, added limits, or safety features like fencing before it's covered.

Let's Close the Gap Together

Start with a quick conversation about what's actually in your backyard and what your current limits look like. An umbrella or excess liability policy adds another layer of protection, though your carrier will typically want your existing homeowners and auto liability limits raised to a minimum threshold first. We can check what that looks like for your policies.

Your backyard should be a place of joy, not worry. Reach out, and let's take a look at your coverage together.

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