What Do I Need To Know To Get Home Insurance? 
Typically you would need to know when the home was built , the square footage of the home , size of the basement -LRB- whether it is finished or not -RRB- , the garage size -LRB- whether attached or detached -RRB- , the type of siding on the home , the type of shingles on the home , heating sources , how many units , any decks or porches , and more . This is just the major items that come to mind to begin the process . Each company that provides coverage has there own set of requirements that they use to determine the homes re-construction valuation to attempt to ensure that you are properly insured . Contact your local agent and they will assist you with what is required to get you a proper quote with their company . 