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Coastal Home Insurance

Coastal home insurance for North Carolina homeowners.

A coastal home can bring questions about wind and hail, rebuilding costs, property use, and separate flood coverage. From year-round residences to second homes, we help you understand the available options, their deductibles and limits, and how the policies may work together.

A coastal home can bring questions about wind and hail, rebuilding costs, property use, and separate flood coverage. From year-round residences to second homes, we help you understand the available options, their deductibles and limits, and how the policies may work together.

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A coastal home viewed from a wooden walkway in southeastern North Carolina
For North Carolina coastal homes
A coastal perspective

Let’s look at the whole picture.

A home near the water comes with insurance questions that deserve a closer look. How is the home built? How old is the roof? Do you live there full-time, visit seasonally, or rent it out?

We start by getting to know your property and what matters to you. Then we help you compare available coastal home insurance options, talk through deductibles and limits, and understand how home, wind and hail, and flood coverage may fit together. You should know what you’re choosing—and why.

A home that matters to you

Whether you’re putting down roots in Wilmington or returning to a favorite place at the beach, we can help you explore coverage for:

  • Your primary residence
  • A second or vacation home
  • A home you’re preparing to buy
  • A home whose current coverage you’d like us to review

A good time to talk

You don’t have to wait until renewal to ask a question. Get in touch when you’re:

  • Buying a home or planning a move
  • Renovating, adding on, or replacing your roof
  • Considering renting out your property
  • Reviewing a renewal or wondering about your coverage and cost

Tell us what’s changing, and we’ll help you understand what it could mean for your insurance.

Coverage considerations

Coastal home insurance considerations.

We explain how home, wind and hail, and flood coverages may interact. Availability, deductibles, exclusions, and eligibility vary.

Wind & Hail

Depending on the property and policy, windstorm and hail coverage may be included in a standard policy, or it may require a separate policy or endorsement. Deductibles often differ for named storms.

Reconstruction Costs

Market value is not the same as rebuild cost. We can discuss local construction costs to help you evaluate your dwelling limit options.

Flood Coverage

A standard home policy generally does not cover flood damage. Ask about separate flood insurance options for your property.

Learn about Flood Insurance

Property Use

How a property is used—whether as a primary residence, a secondary vacation home, or a short-term rental—significantly affects your coverage options and eligibility.

What happens next

Reviewing coastal home insurance options.

Your inquiry will be sent to the right person at Chadwick Insurance. For time-sensitive requests, please call our office.

Frequently asked questions

Does my home insurance cover hurricane damage?

Damage from wind and hail during a named storm is treated differently across policies, often carrying a separate percentage deductible. Flood damage (rising water) is generally excluded and requires a separate flood policy.

What information do you need for a conversation?

The property address, details about recent updates (roof, plumbing, electrical), and a copy of your current declarations page are very helpful for an initial discussion.

Do you offer options for second homes?

Yes, we discuss options for secondary and vacation homes. Be sure to let us know how often the property is occupied and whether you plan to rent it out.

What happens after I submit an inquiry?

After a successful submission, this page will confirm your inquiry was received and sent to the right person at Chadwick Insurance. For time-sensitive requests, call our office.

Let’s talk about what you need to protect.

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