‘Tis the season to be jolly but as the festivities get into full swing, it’s important to keep your home safe. From the arrival of Christmas trees and decorations through to family gatherings and cold snaps, there’s potential for numerous hazards at this time of year. But the good news is that most mishaps can be easily avoided, so here’s our guide to minimising your risks and preventing a home insurance claim.
Storm damage: what you need to know
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 just a phone call away.
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.
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 phone call away.
How to protect against flood damage
What happens when you call us?
If your property has suffered damage and you need to claim on your insurance, Sarrani’s team of experts is on hand to plan, coordinate and manage all the resources required to reinstate it to the high quality you expect with the least possible stress. In this blog, we talk you through what to expect when you contact us.