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Flooding and Climate Change: The Impact on UK Properties
Action Insurance Repair is on the property repair frontline and as climate change continues to reshape our environment, its effects are increasingly hard to ignore. In the UK, one of the most pressing issues is the heightened risk of flooding, which costs households a staggering £1 billion annually.
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Building Back Better After Flooding – Facing up to Extreme Weather by Increasing Community Resilience
Flooding across parts of the UK over the last few years has left many homeowners struggling to secure affordable flood insurance or facing astronomical premiums. Climate change-induced extreme weather events are leading to more frequent and severe floods, and with the upward trajectory firmly in place, incidents of flooding and other weather-related property damage will only increase.
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What Does an Insurance Company class as Storm Damage?
Picture this: You're snuggled up on the couch, binge-watching your favorite show, when suddenly you hear a loud clap of thunder. You check the weather app on your phone, and yep, it's a storm. No big deal, right? WRONG...
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Don't let your empty property dampen your spirits
Property owners, landlords and tenants, need to be more diligent during the winter months when it comes to carrying out maintenance checks to their property to avoid damage from heavy rain, storms and cold snaps. But when a property is empty, how do you avoid major winter damage?
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Flash Floods in UK - Is this the new normal?
The Government has recognised flooding as one of the most serious threats facing the country, but why are flood risks in the UK rising?
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Water Damage Cleanup: How To Dry Out A Flooded House
After the recent heavy rains and flash floods caused significant damage along the North West, many property owners may find themselves dealing with damp, soggy properties and furnishings.
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Flash Floods - How to Clean and Repair Your Property Afterwards
Flash flooding in the North-West of England has left roads and shops submerged after heavy downpours struck the region.
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Does my insurance cover water damage?
Water damage is one of the most common causes of home insurance claims. Costs to repair water damage can be extensive, so it’s good to know if your insurance policy covers your water damage claim.
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5 Ways to Reduce Damage After Your House Floods
Flooding in the UK has unfortunately become more common, with the most destructive bad weather and storm flooding ever recorded happening over the past five years.
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How To Stop Leaks And Sort Your Claim
Maybe you’ve arrived home after a long weekend away, and after opening the front door you’ve noticed something was wrong – only to discover a burst water pipe. It’s an irritating and inconvenient situation, and understandably you’ll want to sort the problem as quickly as possible.
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How to Prevent Burst Water Pipes
A burst water pipe is so much more than a disturbance in your property. A burst pipe not only enables water leakage to cause damage to your property, it can be difficult to locate the source of the problem – particularly if you have hidden pipes or underfloor heating.
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