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Dry rot insurance cover?

Friday, 16 May 2008 17:54
A reader from Stockport is unsure if his home insurance covers dry rot.

Tony Davis, myfinances.co.uk mortgage expert from Mortgage Meadow, takes him through the problem.

Mr Bramwell from Stockport asks:

Does house buildings insurance cover damage caused by wet rot and/or dry rot?

Tony at Mortgage Meadow replies:

Unfortunately as wet rot and dry rot are both progressive conditions most insurers will see these problems as normal wear and tear.

Unfortunately I do not know of any insurance policy the covers a property for wear and tear issues. Our advice is that once you first become aware of a dry or wet rot problem, to get it treated by an expert straight away.

If you have a question for Tony, go to the myfinances.co.uk Ask the Mortgage Expert section.

Or for more information or mortgage advice go to Mortgage Meadow.

Mortgage Meadow is an independent mortgage broker and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.



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