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What is non-standard home insurance?

No two houses are the same, but non-standard home insurance is for those properties that are that bit different.

Insurers are quite strict with their definition of what constitutes a ‘standard’ home. Perhaps your home has a thatched roof, a timber frame, or is made from wattle and daub – all these home types and more are highly unlikely to fall within the purview of a standard home insurance policy.

But that’s where Stanhope non-standard home insurance comes in.

Why do you need non-standard home insurance?

Because non-standard homes are different, that makes them more expensive to repair should any damage happen, because specialist materials or labour will usually be required. That’s why having the correct insurance in place is so important – to ensure that, should anything go wrong, you’ve got the right protection in place to rebound as quickly as possible.

Most insurers don’t appreciate the non-standard, but we do, which is why we arrange home insurance for all types of homes and work closely with a panel of specialist insurers.

What is non-standard construction?

Non-standard construction essentially means that the walls of your house are not made of standard brick or stone and there is no slate or tile roof.

We can insure a number of non-standard home construction types, including:

  • Timber frames
  • Steel frames
  • Flat roofs
  • Thatched roofs
  • Barn conversions
  • Cob homes
  • Wattle and daub homes

What are non-standard materials?

We can also insure a number of non-standard home materials, including:

  • Asbestos
  • Asphalt
  • Flint
  • Prefabs (prefabricated homes)
  • Concrete
  • Glass
  • Fibreglass

How much will non-standard-home insurance cost me?

The short answer – it depends. Non-standard homes can vary widely in terms of  the materials used and any specialist labour, but we can tell you that our minimum premium for non-standard building insurance is £500*. Plus, because we’re a broker, you can have the peace of mind that we’re searching the market on your behalf for the most competitive premiums available according to your needs.

*Minimum premium is subject to terms and criteria.

What factors will affect my home insurance costs in general?

  • Several different factors can impact the cost of your home insurance, whether standard of non-standard
  • Value – your property’s rebuild or instatement value
  • Location – particularly metrics like crime and terrain
  • Size – how big is your property?
  • Materials – non-standard materials like timber or steel can cost more to repair
  • Age – older properties can be more expensive to repair
  • Security – alarms and other systems can make you eligible for premium discounts
  • Use – how often are you at the property? Are you away a lot?

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