During the winter months, homeowners’ insurance claims tend to skyrocket. Repairs are costly, so it’s best to do whatever is possible to avoid common winter claims.

One of the most common insurance claims is frozen, broken pipes. Winter months can cause damage through pipe freezing. The average cost of a claim is $7,479. Another common claim that is costly is hail damage. Repairs range as high as $7, 741. The 3rd expensive home insurance claim is wind damage. High winds can be vicious during the winter months causing damage to the exterior of the home. Claims on average run about $7,000.