Knowledge Centre
Winning duo - Graham and Darren Digger
When plumbers Graham and Darren Digger attended an emergency plumbing callout, they were expecting a run of the mill repair job. Upon noticing a leak through her kitchen ceiling, Jayne Poll, the property owner contacted the plumbers and explained that there was water trapped under the bathroom vinyl, and that she had only noticed it because of a damp patch on the landing carpet.
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How are Insurance Brokers planning on improving their services in 2021?
Last December, we came across a very interesting article in the Insurance Times where award-winning insurance brokers Romero Insurance detailed how they’re changing their service propositions to meet the challenges of 2021. For them, this includes investing in a full-service claims department to help their clients when they need it most.
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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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Interview with Ainsworth Lord Estates - Impact Damage Case Study
We interviewed Paul Ainsworth-Lord, co-founder and director of Ainsworth-Lord Estates, and asked him to share his experience of working with AIR. You can read all about this case study here.
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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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Storm Ciara – Insurance Claim Tips
So, you’re unlucky enough to have suffered damage to your property from Storm Ciara. Hopefully, by now you’ve contacted your insurance company to make a claim and started the (long) conversation about what the next steps are and what you need to do to get your property back to normal.
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Storm Dennis - Are You Prepared?
It shouldn't be quite as severe as its predecessor Storm Ciara, but Storm Dennis could still potentially do a lot of damage. Expected to hit the UK on Saturday and continue into Sunday, the latest storm will bring plenty of rainfall, as well as strong winds (up to 60mph at times). As a result, an Amber warning has been issued...
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3 (And A Half!) Things Landlords Need to Know When Making a Claim
If you are a landlord, be it of a commercial or residential property, chances are that at some point you will need to make a claim on your insurance.
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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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What to consider when appointing your own contractor
Some of you may already have access to a trusted reliable builder. When you do it can feel like winning the jackpot! Because whoever you choose will likely have free access to your home – and your teapot – for the duration of the building work. So...
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The benefits of choosing your own contractor to complete insurance claim repairs
A question we get asked frequently is: Should I choose my own contractor or the one recommended by my insurance company?
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Home Safety: What to Do in a House Fire
A house fire is something we all dread, but there are ways to prepare that can make a fire safer. Planning ahead and keeping your home safe can reduce the impact of a house fire, and in the best cases, stop a fire before it starts.
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What to Do in Case of Fire - The Hotel Manager's Fire Safety Checklist
As a hotel manager, keeping your staff members and guests safe at all times is your number one priority. Ensuring your guests’ stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible is of utmost importance, but putting minds at ease by going above and beyond when it comes to fire safety adds so much to any guest’s experience.
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Faulty Appliances - Common Causes of House Fires
In a recent news from the Home Office, it has been revealed that more than 500 house fires in Lancashire between April 2017 and March 2018 were caused by faulty appliances in the home – and that they could all have been prevented.
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Action Insurance Repair Celebrates 10th Year in Business
It’s been a fantastic 2018 at Action Insurance Repair. At the end of each year, as we’re getting excited for Christmas and the New Year, it’s a great opportunity to look back on everything we’ve achieved over the past twelve months, and thank our clients for their business and our amazing team and contractors for their hard work and dedication.
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Be Fire Safe this Christmas
Christmas is a time for fun and celebrations, but at this time of year the fire service are keen for everyone to be fire safe.
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How To Start Repairing a Fire Damaged Property
A fire can cause devastation, and even in the most contained cases, requires an extensive clean-up process long after it’s been put out.
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Is a Burst Water Pipe Covered By My Home Insurance?
One of the most common questions we get asked here at Action Insurance Repair is “is a burst water pipe covered by insurance?”
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