How Can I Make My Richmond, VA Home Insurance Cheaper

Gavop shows you how to buy homeowners insurance in Richmond, VA by estimating coverage, choosing the right deductible, contacting the best agents, understanding claim requirements, comparing cheap rates, using discount options and reading reviews.

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Select the Suitable Coverage Value for your Richmond, VA Home | Back to Top

Bedrooms Average Home Value Estimated Replacement Value Recommended Home Insurance Coverage
1 Bedroom $75,500 $70,000 $50,000-$75,000
2 Bedroom $208,500 $170,000 $175,000-$200,000
3 Bedroom $242,000 $200,000 $250,000-$300,000
4 Bedroom $263,000 $250,000 $250,000-$300,000
5 Bedroom $315,000 $300,000 $300,000-$350,000

Estimate your Savings with Home Insurance Discounts in Richmond, VA | Back to Top

Type Discount ($) Premium After Discount ($)
Multipolicy Discount -$163 $697
Superior Protection Discount -$77 $783
Fire & Security Discount -$77 $783
Hail Resistant Roof Discount -$26 $835
Newly Constructed Home Discount -$250 $611

Choose the Right Deductible for your Richmond, VA Home | Back to Top

Low Deductible ($500) High Deductible ($2500)
Place Example Claim Amount Yearly Premium Total Yearly Cost Yearly Premium Total Yearly Cost Net Savings for High Deductible Plan
Manchester $2,500 $665 $3,165 $483 $2,983 $182
Richmond, VA $2,000 $850 $2,850 $618 $2,618 $232
Short Pump, VA $200 $835 $1,035 $606 $806 $228
Woodlake, VA $1,500 $798 $2,298 $580 $2,080 $218
Henry, VA $300 $795 $1,095 $578 $878 $217
Petersburg, VA $1,500 $1,006 $2,506 $731 $2,231 $275
Newtown, VA $400 $599 $999 $435 $835 $164
King and Queen County, VA $2,000 $668 $2,668 $486 $2,486 $183
Carsley, VA $200 $766 $966 $556 $756 $209
Louisa, VA $2,000 $833 $2,833 $605 $2,605 $228
Livingston, VA $100 $834 $934 $606 $706 $228

Identify Top Home Insurance Agents near Richmond, VA | Back to Top

Home Insurance Company Richmond, VA Homeowners Insurance Agency Richmond, VA Address Popularity Score Distance from Richmond (miles)
Erie Tate & Associates 1315 Jamestown Road Suite 104, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
45.2
Nationwide James B Coleman Jr Insurance Agency Inc 1420 Hull St. Ste B4, Richmond, VA, 23224-3964
1.8
State Farm Nick Anderson 8650 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA, 23228-2719
7.1
State Farm William Estes 7204 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA, 23235-5804
5.0
State Farm Marty Ledbetter 10134 Hull Street Rd Ste B, Midlothian, VA, 23112-3355
8.5
State Farm David Sisk 1318 Jamestown Rd Ste 103, Williamsburg, VA, 23185-3382
45.2
Nationwide Kim Rice Insurance And Financial Services 7546 W Broad St, Henrico, VA, 23294-4207
6.5
Travelers Butler Insurance Agency Inc 7820 Ironbridge Road, N Chesterfield, VA, 23237
9.1
Nationwide Laufer Insurance Agency Inc The 71 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA, 23223
5.9
Travelers Gibrall Insurance Agency Inc 3510 Mayland Ct, Richmond, VA, 23233
9.0

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Place Typical Home Value Typical Home Insurance Costs 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Potential Savings & Difference between 25th & 75th Percentile
Virginia $255,800 $952 $680 $1,340 $660
Manchester, VA $168,100 $673 $480 $960 $480
Richmond, VA $209,200 $860 $580 $1,210 $630
Short Pump, VA $397,800 $845 $580 $1,160 $580
Woodlake, VA $264,000 $807 $580 $1,140 $560
Henry, VA $260,700 $805 $590 $1,130 $540
Petersburg, VA $112,900 $1,018 $730 $1,460 $730
Newtown, VA $111,300 $606 $440 $840 $400
King and Queen County, VA $170,000 $676 $450 $940 $490
Carsley, VA $158,700 $775 $530 $1,060 $530
Louisa, VA $186,300 $843 $600 $1,200 $600
Livingston, VA $301,600 $844 $610 $1,170 $560

Research Home Insurance Companies Reviews in Richmond, VA Before Buying | Back to Top

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Allstate Home Insurance Reviews

Date: September 19, 2019    Age: 20 to 29    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Policy Offerings
Allstate's prices are pretty much the same as all other insurance companies, so there really are no differences between them at all.


Date: December 04, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Married

Customer Service
I am satisfied with my insurance company. They give me good coverage for a fair price. I don't have to worry about what could happen to my house.

Date: October 04, 2018    Age: 20 to 29    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Unmarried

Policy Offerings
It covers for fire and flood damage. Also any hail damage to my house. Also if someone is hurt on my property it is covered. Also, any replacement fees (hotel) while repairs on the home are being made.


Date: October 03, 2018    Age: 20 to 29    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Communication
The company, in general, is pretty accessible. I haven't had many interactions with them but so far they have been very approachable and helpful when I had questions.

Date: September 27, 2018    Age: 40 to 49    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Communication
I have never had a problem with them. They are good.

Date: September 23, 2018    Age: 50 to 59    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Website/App
It is just fine. I can look up different things to see if they are covered and they are.

Date: September 13, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Unmarried

Communication
Great communication. They will contact me by phone, email or text whichever I prefer.

Date: September 10, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Premium
I pay a little more but I have more coverage than some of the other companies offered. One example is electrical fires, on some policies they were only covered in special circumstances.

Date: August 15, 2018    Age: 50 to 59    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Customer Service
I have only had to call them once, but I received the service I would expect. Hold times weren't long, and the agent was able to resolve my issue pretty quick.

Date: August 03, 2018    Age: Above 60    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Website/App
Very easy to use. Login in is always at the top and it always signs in quickly. Policy documents are very easy to pull up in PDF. Also what is currently due, past payments and a break down of the bill is on the first page and very nice. Very nice layout.

Date: July 26, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Unmarried

Customer Service
I like the customer service because no matter what I ask they have the answer or will find out the answer and get back to me.

Date: June 25, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Policy Offerings
My insurance also covers earthquake which I feel I should have. I also have as much covered as I possibly can because of the age of my home


Date: June 04, 2018    Age: 20 to 29    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Married

Customer Service
Love the customer service! My husband was laid off for several months and they were so understanding!! Let us keep the coverage and paid in full like 3 months later. They really care about their customers.

Date: March 16, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Married

Website/App
The mobile app is convenient sometimes but some of the features are a little glitchy. They should have spent a little more time having users test the system.

Date: November 19, 2017    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Premium
Other insurance company will not cover my home at all, so I am really glad that this one does.

Date: November 19, 2017    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Unmarried

Policy Offerings
my policy covers fires, floods, break ins, some property damage is also covered, storm damage is also covered in some instances.


Date: November 18, 2017    Age: Above 60    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Married

Premium
I haven't shopped or looked around at other rates lately. We might be paying a little more than other companies not sure. But I greatly trust this company so I'm not sure if I would move even if I knew I was paying more.

Erie Insurance Home Insurance Reviews

Date: November 25, 2018    Age: 20 to 29    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Married

Policy Offerings
Compared to other companies I have used (State Farm and AAA) I have been very impressed with Erie. I would give them a 4 compared. AAA was good. State Farm was a nightmare.


Date: November 08, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Website/App
My home insurance provider does not have an app, but it would be nice if they did. I have no complaints about the website. It is easy to navigate.

Date: September 19, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Married

Customer Service
I don't like that I have to call a local office to make a claim. I would prefer to call a national office that has better hours.

Date: September 11, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Unmarried

Communication
Aside from the 'banker's hours' the customer service has been very personable and responsive to my needs, I have no complaints.

Date: September 05, 2018    Age: 20 to 29    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Website/App
It is difficult to find my statements and other information such as payments scheduled and a breakdown of what is covered.

Date: May 03, 2018    Age: 50 to 59    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Policy Offerings
I have my home and car bundled together on one policy. I also have an umbrella policy of 1million on my home.


Date: November 27, 2017    Age: Above 60    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Unmarried

Premium
The premium was competitive based on the small amount of research I did before purchasing it. My premium did not go up the first year.

State Farm Home Insurance Reviews

Date: August 13, 2019    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Customer Service
It was very smooth. The person treated me nicely and solved all my problems quickly

Date: April 05, 2019    Age: 20 to 29    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Unmarried

Premium
The home insurance policy was very affordable and I don't have any complaints. I think overall I would have to say that paying the $100 deductible was not an issue.

Date: September 15, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Unmarried

Premium
Most of the home insurance companies providing some benefits. But my current insurance company charges a lesser amount than other insurance companies.

Date: June 08, 2018    Age: 50 to 59    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Policy Offerings
My home insurance policy covers to repair or rebuild your home if it is damaged or destroyed by fire, hurricane, hail, lightning or other disasters listed in your policy.


Date: March 17, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Unmarried

Website/App
Terms and conditions are looking more. A mobile app is not user-friendly and sometimes it doesn't give alert to pay the premium on time.

Date: March 09, 2018    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Unmarried

Customer Service
I like the lesser premium amount when compared to other home insurance companies. I dislike the mobile App, it is frequently asking for the updates.

Date: November 18, 2017    Age: 20 to 29    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Communication
Interaction with the insurance agent is satisfied. Sometimes they are forcing to take unwanted coverage using some colorful words.

Progressive Home Insurance Reviews

Date: June 10, 2019    Age: 40 to 49    Gender: Married    Marital Status: Female

Customer Service
I rate my insurance company a "5" because they explained all of the advantages of grouping home & auto together and answered all of my questions without being pushy.

Encompass Insurance Home Insurance Reviews

Date: December 27, 2018    Age: 50 to 59    Gender: Female    Marital Status: Married

Policy Offerings
Completely satisfied. We go through a broker and I have him run the numbers annually to see if any other company offers better rates for the same or better coverage. No one else is ever comparable.


Alfa Insurance Home Insurance Reviews

Date: September 05, 2019    Age: 40 to 49    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Unmarried

Customer Service
I have been with them a relatively short period of time. Overall, I have had no problems with them. Statewide has a way for me to pay my bills directly online which works out for me being a single father.

GEICO Home Insurance Reviews

Date: February 05, 2019    Age: 50 to 59    Gender: Male    Marital Status: Married

Policy Offerings
I find the Geico home insurance offerings are comparable to other insurance providers. I do not like it that I have to deal with a different part of geico for auto quotes though, as other insurance companies combine the two. But still, it is okay.


Farmer's Insurance Home Insurance Reviews

Date: July 09, 2019    Age: 30 to 39    Gender: Unmarried    Marital Status: Female

Premium
The premiums and deductibles charged by my insurance company are reasonable and are pretty comparable to those offered by other insurance companies.

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