Home Emergency Cover is designed to complement Home Insurance by protecting you against the cost of emergency repairs that would otherwise not be covered. The cover helps provide peace of mind for you and your family in the event of an emergency 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Home Emergency Cover provides you with cover for a sudden event that was not expected by any of your family and which needs immediate action to;
make the home safe or secure
avoid damage or further damage to your home
make your home fit to live in
restore electricity, gas, or water services to your home if they have totally failed.
The key features of Home Emergency Cover include:
Cover is provided up to £500 per insured incident
The policy covers the contractor's call out charges, labour, and parts or materials
In the event of an emergency we will endeavour to arrange for a contractor to be with you within 2 hours or 4 hours if you are in a rural location
There is no excess to pay on any claims
£100 overnight accommodation per insured incident
Claims do not affect your Household No Claims Discount
Certain exclusions apply, for a full list of what is and isn't covered by Home Emergency Cover, please see our policy book.
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0800 707 6270
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Halifax General Insurance Services Limited uses the Birmingham Midshires trademark under licence. Halifax General Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services authority. Registered in England No. 2791889. Registered Office: Trinity Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2RG. Halifax General Insurance Services Limited administers for and handles claims on behalf of St Andrews plc.