It’s officially Spring in the UK. If you’re tackling a spring clean, it’s worth paying some attention to any hazards in the home that could result in an insurance claim. Our top tips will give you all the advice you need to keep your home secure this Spring.

Top Tips to Keep Your Home Secure

1. Review Your Home Security
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– Check your burglar alarm works, or, if you’ve not already got one, consider installing one. You could save some money on your home insurance premiums if you fit an approved alarm.

– Make sure that all of your window locks are in working order as they may not have been opened for a while. If not, get the power tools out and fit new sturdy one.

– Fit smoke alarms. Faulty electrics cause thousands of house fires every year. Reduce the risk of a fire destroying your property by installing smoke alarms throughout.

– Window locks, door chains and security lights are also great ways to secure your property.

2. Prevent Damage Before it Happens
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– Simply having a smoke alarm is not enough. Dust off your smoke alarm and check the batteries regularly.

– Oven extractor hoods in the kitchen are a huge fire risk. Complete a thorough de-greasing to remove any build-up.

– Last year, water damage accounted for over 30% of home insurance pay outs. So, make sure to insulate your pipes to prevent any leaks.

3. Don’t Forget About Your Garden
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– Take a closer look at your roofing. Check to see if there are any missing tiles or checks in the roofing felt and get these fixed. Also, make sure to clear any debris in your gutters.

– Scan your brickwork and if you spot any worrying cracks have these checked by a professional.

– Secure your shed and any outbuildings that could be broken into or damaged due to a storm.

How Property Claim Assist Can Help

By following our top tips, you can reduce your risk of having to file a home insurance claim and keep your home secure this Spring. However, if your property does suffer damage, know that we are on hand to help.

Property Claim Assist can offer its full loss assessing and property reinstatement management process for free, if its trusted contractors handle the schedule of works. With no fees or consultancy charges to pay, property owners get trained eyes on their claim and experts to negotiate their entitlement, according to the policy they purchased. They also gain first-class workmanship for their property repairs and do not have to place their trust in tradespeople whose credentials are untried and untested. To many, the service is simply a ‘godsend.’

Accessing support with your own property insurance claim, or that of a loved one, is extremely simple. Just call Property Claim Assist on 0333 577 2720 or gain more information at www.propertyclaimassist.co.uk

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