Thatched Home Insurance
Your Home Your Way
Obtaining insurance for a thatched property can often be a daunting, lengthy
and expensive experience as many of the standard insurance providers
are not able to cater for thatched properties.
We have an in-house facility specialising in thatched properties with rates unique to us.
You will not find thatched property insurance on any price comparison websites.
Beautiful properties deserve a specialist broker
At AC Insurance we can insure your property whether
partially or completely covered by thatch roofing.
We are happy to consider all types of properties and understand that a thatched property
will usually come with being an older property, possibly grade 2 listed and sometimes
of a non standard construction such as timber framed, cob,etc
When insuring a thatched property you need to know that your property
is covered correctly should the worst happen.
With AC Insurance you can be assured that your thatched property will be in safe hands.
Our insurers will ask you questions due to the extra fire risk associated with thatch these include:
Inspected
The roof having been inspected within the last 5 years
by a qualified thatcher
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors on all floors
Fire fighting equipment must be present in the property
Thatch Type
Long Straw - Norfolk Reed
Water Reed - Devon Reed
Combed Wheat
Electrics
The electrics having been tested within the last 5 years
by a qualified electrician
Heating
Do you have open fires, wood burning stoves, gas or multi fuel burning appliances, what type are they and when were they installed
Thatch Depth
Under 1m
Between 1 and 2m
or more than 2m
Chimneys
If in use, Chimneys must be swept
at least once a year and professionally lined and insulated
Fire Fighting
What fire fighting equipment is present at the property and
which floors are they on
Ridge Height
How high is the top of the chimney above the ridge?
Under 1m - Between 1 and 1.8m or more than 1.8m
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