Water Tanks - DIY fans urged to check home insurance

19/11/2007

DIY enthusiasts should check their home insurance policies before undertaking major renovations or risk invalidating their policy, according to a leading insurance provider.

While relatively minor renovations such as fitting towel rails in your bathroom do not require you to notify your insurance provider, it is essential that homeowners tell their insurers before commencing large-scale works such as loft conversions, according to Fair Investment Company.

James Caldwell, director of Fair Investment Company, said: "Britain’s love of DIY can spell disaster for some home owners if they neglect to tell their insurers of the changes they have made.

"Whether it’s knocking down a wall, adding an extension or simply replacing the windows, you could end up out of pocket if you press ahead with the work before informing your insurer. For the time it takes to make the call, it is certainly worth the effort and could save you a hefty bill if things go wrong."

Whether you're planning to a new water tank such as those from Balmoral or looking to re-insulate your loft, Heat and Plumb's team of advisors are happy to deal with your request to enable you to carry out the job effectively.