Non-Standard Construction Insurance
Open & Direct provides comprehensive cover for a range of non-standard construction properties
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- When properties aren't constructed in the usual way using standard materials such as stone/brick with a pitched slate/tiled roof, they are considered 'non-standard'.
- These non-standard properties require specialist non-standard construction insurance as they pose a higher risk due to claims being quite expensive.
- Non-standard construction insurance is suitable for properties such as listed buildings, timber framed homes, steel framed homes, concrete homes and those with flat roofs.
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Timber Framed Home Insurance: Open & Direct understands the unique challenges of timber frame constructions therefore specialise in insuring all types of timber frame properties.
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Steel Framed Home Insurance: While contemporary, innovative and architecturally unique, steel framed homes require specific and specialised insurance cover that differs from other construction types.
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Flat Roof Home Insurance: These properties present unique challenges requiring niche cover. Unlike a sloped roof which naturally facilitates water runoff, a flat roof does not therefore increasing risk of water damage. This can cause drainage issues leading to a higher chance of leaks posing a greater risk.
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Optional Extras
Family Legal Protection
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Home Emergency
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If you need to make a legal claim, you and anyone living with you can receive up to £50,000 for advisers' costs for certain types of legal action relating to your home from personal injury to faulty workmanship.
Benefits include:
- 24/7 advice helpline and dedicated online legal assistance portal offering legal templates, legal advice booking service and claims system
- Cover up to £50,000 for any one claim.
- Covers personal injury, property infringement, property damage, faulty goods and workmanship.
- Covers you and any member of your family permanently living with you.
- Covers loss of salary or wages for the time off work to attend any court or tribunal hearing when pursuing of defending legal proceedings.
- Covers employment disputes and costs to pursue legal action.
- For Main Homes only. Exclusions and Terms and Conditions apply.
Home Emergency
Home Emergency Insurance provides insurance up to £1,000 ) for certain claims (including VAT, call out charges, labour, parts and materials) to cover specific types of home emergencies.
Benefits include:
- Cover for heating system failure, roof damage, burst pipes, plumbing issues, property damage and loss of keys.
- Overnight accommodation in the event your property becomes uninhabitable, up to £250.
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance Helpline.
- Up to 4 call outs per year.
- For Main Homes only. Exclusions and Terms & Conditions apply.
Claims
Support for every step of the claims journey.
Call: 08000 327 327
Email: homeclaims@prestigeunderwriting.co.uk