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Trust & transparency

Corrections Policy

We take factual accuracy seriously. Here is how to report errors and how we respond.

Found a factual error, outdated cost figure, or broken citation? Email us with the page URL, the incorrect statement, and your source if available. We aim to acknowledge reports within 2 business days and correct verified material errors within 48 hours.

How to report

  1. Note the page URL and the specific sentence or statistic
  2. Include a primary source link if you have one (IICRC, EPA, carrier bulletin, etc.)
  3. Contact us via /contact with subject "Correction request"
corrections@hearthdry.com

What we correct

  • Factual errors in guides, cost data, insurance explanations, or research statistics
  • Outdated regulatory or standard references (IICRC revisions, NFIP changes)
  • Broken or incorrect external citation links
  • Clarifications when language could mislead homeowners on YMYL topics

We do not change editorial opinions or contractor referral practices based on payment.

Correction changelog

  • Added editorial policy, corrections policy, and affiliate disclosure pages

  • Fixed state name errors in city insurance tips dataset

  • Updated local cost benchmarks across 500 city pages

  • Insurance guides reviewed for 2026 carrier policy language

  • Equipment reviews re-tested; pricing verified July 2026