The hidden dangers of heatwaves
Most of us look forward to seeing the sun, but heatwaves can spell trouble for our homes. In August, temperatures of more than 34C were recorded for six consecutive days for the first time in the UK for six decades. And when the heat keeps rising, so does the risk of property damage. Here we […]
Preventing fire and what to do if the worst happens
With most of us continuing to spend more time at home, understanding fire risks has never been more important. According to the latest Government figures, 215 people lost their lives because of a home fire in the year ending June 2019. Smoking is a major cause of fire fatalities and cooking accidents account for around […]
Brokers: how to ensure property insurance claims run smoothly in a crisis
Property insurance repairs in a crisis: how to avoid delays If you’re a broker helping customers to process claims for property damage, there’s a strong chance that Covid 19 has put the brakes on any repair work. Although insurers are doing everything they can to handle claims quickly, there’s a backlog causing long delays for […]
Covid-19 and property insurance repairs: your questions answered
If your property suffers serious damage it can be incredibly worrying, but in the face of Covid-19, it’s likely to feel even more stressful. Concerns about lockdown restrictions and safety are causing many property owners to query how the insurance and repairs process could be affected. Here, we respond to the main questions being raised, […]
Storm damage: What homeowners need to know
Storm Brendan was an unwelcome addition to January 2020, followed by Storm Dennis in February causing chaos right across the UK. Gusts of more than 80mph, flooding and wintry showers damaged buildings, roads and railways. Although storms aren’t unusual in the winter, records show that in recent years, they’re becoming more severe so it’s important […]
Upgrading a damaged property: what to consider
Despite the inevitable stress that a damaged home or premises causes, there can be one good thing that emerges from a disaster – the chance to upgrade a property. From redesigning a kitchen through to installing new protective fixtures, there is a range of improvements that can be weaved into the repairs process to help […]
Repairing a flood damaged home – a five-step guide
As this summer is proving, extreme weather is now happening far more frequently in the UK. July’s heatwave quickly turned into a washout with severe downpours causing flash flooding and chaos right across the country, damaging hundreds of homes. Worryingly, this is unlikely to be the only summer dampened by severe flooding. Scientists are predicting […]
Fire damage case study: From heavily burnt ruins to a fully-restored, modern home
Imagine your worst nightmare comes true, and every room in your home turns into lump of ash, all because of a burning candle left unattended. In addition to that, imagine if your son or daughter was trapped in the house, and the only way out was through the first-floor window? As a property owner or […]
Three epic failures in property repairs, why they happened (and how to avoid them happening to you)
“You had one job to do.” The words spoken by furious property managers and owners to shady “tradesmen” after repairs go wrong. You’d think, hiring professionals to restore your home to its former glory would suffice, but as you’ll discover in a minute, a lot can go astray when left in the wrong hands. Sadly, […]
Case study: Insurance repairs in action – repairing an en-suite shower room
The best way to illustrate how we can help you with your insurance repairs is by showing you some of the work we’ve done. We spoke to a recent client, Janice, who called us in to help with her insurance claim and the associated repairs to her property, following a water leak in her hall […]
How do we differ from other building contractors?
You may be wondering why it’s a good idea to use an insurance repair specialist such as Sarrani to restore your property following leak, flood, fire or storm. This blog explains how we’re different to traditional building contractors and how our specialist services can ensure you get the repairs carried out properly and paid for […]
Understanding electrics and their risks to your property
Electricity is a major cause of accidental fires in the UK. With our increasing reliance on electrical appliances, the risk of accidents and fatalities is also increasing. In 2016-17, there were 30,296 fires in the home, almost half of which were caused by faulty cooking appliances. Here’s our guide to minimising the risks in your […]
