How to prevent burst pipes wreaking havoc this winter
With the cold winter weather comes a greater likelihood of a burst pipe. This can cause a great deal of inconvenience, considerable damage and unwanted repair costs, especially if it happens over the Christmas period. But the problem is largely preventable. Here are our top tips on how to take care of your pipes. What […]
Storm damage: what you need to know
Autumn and winter weather often means storms, which can cause havoc to your property. Already this autumn we’ve seen Storms Aileen and Brian affect large parts of the UK. In this blog, we explore the impact of storm damage on your property and how you can best protect yourself. Be prepared! When storms are prevalent […]
Repairing a property following fire damage
Fire damage is devastating and perhaps the worst kind of damage you can suffer to your residential or commercial property. Repairs can be complicated, time-consuming and costly. Yet fire damage is quite common – it’s the fifth most common type of insurance claim, according to Aviva. If you’ve suffered fire damage, help and recovery are […]
Insuring your property against fire damage
Fire damage is one of the most common insurance policy claims in the UK, with fires in domestic homes and business premises occurring frequently. Government statistics show that the fire and rescue services attended around 162,000 fires in England during 2015/16. Protecting your property against fire is of the utmost importance, especially in light of the […]
Drying out after flood damage
Hurricane season is upon us and Storms Harvey, Irma and Maria have already caused mass devastation in the Caribbean and US. In the UK alone, 1 in 6 households is at risk of serious flooding, according to the National Flood Forum. If you have been affected by a flood, help and recovery are just a […]
How to protect against flood damage
With Storms Harvey and Irma having recently wreaked havoc in Texas and Florida, the devastation caused by floods and storms is not far from most people’s minds. But there are things you can do to protect your property and if floods do strike, help is at hand. Here are our top tips. Check if you’re […]
