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Building Insurance
Benefits
Building insurance with great benefits
15% Multi-Policy Discount
One deductible per claim
Free choice of contractor
Coverage
Coverage Overview
Fire and Structural Damage
Covers damage caused by fire, lightning strikes, explosions, or short circuits in the home's fixed installations and household appliances.
Consequential damage from fire incidents
The insurance also covers consequential damage – for example, water damage resulting from firefighting efforts.
Property coverage
Your property is covered, including the house itself and any additional buildings on the premises (as specified in your policy). This also includes greenhouses (excluding glass), flagpoles, in-ground swimming pools, etc.
Other structural damage
You are covered for damage resulting from theft, vandalism, storms, cloudbursts, thaw, burst pipes due to frost, and other sudden incidents.
Liability coverage
The insurance includes liability coverage if you, as the homeowner – or user of the property – are held liable for damages to others or their belongings.
Legal expenses coverage
You are also covered for legal expenses related to private legal disputes through the legal expenses insurance.
Fungal and Insect Damage
Covers damage to the house caused by attacks from wood-destroying fungi or insects that have damaged the wood or weakened its load-bearing capacity.
Rot damage
Covers hidden structural components that you have not had the opportunity to inspect or maintain.
Pipe damage
Covers repair and costs for locating leaks in hidden water, heating, gas, oil, and drainage pipes, as well as electrical and heating cables within the building.
Service line
Covers damage to external underground service lines – including water, heating, gas, oil, and drainage pipes, as well as electrical and heating cables – for which you are responsible for maintenance, and which connect the building to the main line in the street.
Extended building damage
Covers damage resulting from theft, vandalism, and impact to garden installations, as well as damage caused by pests such as rats, mice, and martens. The coverage also includes mechanical malfunctions in fixed electrical installations and building materials intended for renovation.
In addition, cosmetic differences are covered – you will be reimbursed for 60% of the costs for repairs such as color discrepancies in the bathroom floor following a covered pipe damage.
Extended rot damage
Covers damage to windows and doors, conservatories and sunrooms, cladding on residential buildings, as well as load-bearing structures in garages, carports, and outbuildings.
Extended water damage
Covers damage if water enters the house due to causes other than cloudbursts or thaw, such as rising groundwater or sewage water in the basement.
In addition, extended water damage also covers damage caused by drifting snow from attics, as well as water loss related to a covered claim under the pipe and service line coverage.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take out home or building insurance for my building?
Home and building insurance are almost identical in terms of coverage and conditions. However, there are some differences between the two, and you may be wondering which one is best for your building.
If your building has less than 100 square meters of outbuildings, regular home insurance should be sufficient. If it exceeds this size, you should opt for building insurance instead.
Is building insurance mandatory?
Does building insurance cover changes made after the policy is taken out?
When you take out insurance with us, the coverage and price are based on the information you provide about your building. It is important that the information is accurate; otherwise, it could impact coverage in the event of a claim, and you might receive reduced compensation. Always notify us of any changes to the heating system, roof type, or if there are any new builds, remodeling, or extensions. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need to update your policy.
Do I need to inform the insurer if I'm rebuilding?
Can I get help with emergency repairs if there’s an accident?
Does building insurance cover damage caused by natural disasters?
Yes, building insurance covers damage caused by natural disasters such as storms, floods, and lightning.