Dusty Stark Insurance Agency
1008 Green Ave, Orange, TX 77630
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1008 Green Ave, Orange, TX 77630
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Orange, CA homeowners pay ~$1,400/year for insurance. Learn about Old Towne historic coverage, earthquake costs, bundling discounts, and ways to save.
No, standard homeowners insurance in California does not cover earthquake damage except for fires caused by earthquakes. You must purchase separate earthquake insurance, typically through the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) via your existing home insurance carrier. Given Orange's proximity to multiple active fault lines in Southern California, earthquake coverage is highly recommended.
Most Orange homeowners pay between $1,200 and $1,800 per year for home insurance, slightly above California's average of $1,350. Costs vary based on your home's age, construction type, location, and whether you have updates like modern electrical and plumbing systems. Historic homes in Old Towne Orange often pay more due to specialized coverage needs.
Historic homes in Old Towne typically require either an HO-8 specialty policy or a high-value home policy with guaranteed replacement cost coverage. Standard policies may not adequately cover period-appropriate materials and architectural details. You should also add ordinance or law coverage to pay for bringing your home up to current building codes after a covered loss, and consider working with insurers who specialize in historic properties like Chubb, AIG, or Nationwide.
Yes, the California Earthquake Authority offers discounts up to 25% for older homes that have been properly retrofitted with seismic reinforcements. Retrofitting typically involves bolting your home to its foundation and reinforcing cripple walls, and costs between $3,000 and $7,000. The discount, combined with increased safety, makes retrofitting a worthwhile investment for many Orange homeowners with older properties.
Earthquake insurance deductibles in California typically range from 10% to 20% of your home's insured value, much higher than standard homeowners deductibles of 1-2%. For a $500,000 home, this means a deductible of $50,000 to $100,000. This makes earthquake insurance primarily catastrophic coverage designed to protect you from major structural damage or total loss rather than minor damage.
It depends on your home's condition and systems. Homes with outdated electrical wiring like knob-and-tube, original plumbing, or old roofing may not qualify for standard HO-3 coverage without updates. However, if you've modernized the electrical panel, replaced old plumbing, or made other significant updates, you may qualify for standard coverage at better rates. Document all updates and share them with your insurer to potentially lower your premiums.
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