Protecting your home ready for winter

Winter can bring all sorts of challenges so it's good to be prepared. You'll need to prepare your home for cold weather, storms, or perhaps even flooding. You can also help your neighbours and community to plan ahead for snow and ice and flooding.

Sometimes no amount of planning and preparation can prevent the weather damaging your property. When that happens buildings insurance offers peace of mind.

There are certain practical steps that you can take to protect your home from winter weather.

During cold spells, the biggest risk to your property is probably from frozen pipes. Ultimately, that presents a different sort of flood risk. Don't forget though, that snow can cause problems too, blocking air vents, blowing into roof spaces and adding extra weight to roofs and other structures.

The met office have prepared some information which is available on their website for all to view on how to stay safe during the winter period. The information covers information such as keeping yourself and your home warm, protecting your home, tips for business in severe weather and a link to National Severe Weather Warning Service

For more information please click here to view the met office website and all related information