This can cause some confusion.

The policy usually provides a time period for notifying the carrier that the insured intends to make a claim for the replacement cost. The insured must actually make the repairs before the replacement-cost amount is paid. But the amount of time given to make the repairs is generally some variation on "as soon as reasonably possible" after the loss or damage.

How soon is that?

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