Why Non-Standard Home Insurance Is Essential For Renovated Or Extended Homes
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 6, 2026 10:00:00 AM
Renovating or extending your home can transform the way you live. These transformations can add space, comfort and value to your home. However, they can also change how insurers view the property. Once structural changes or non-traditional materials are involved, your home may no long …
Does Your Property Qualify For A Non-Standard Home Insurance Policy?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Dec 23, 2025 10:00:01 AM
Not every home fits neatly into the criteria used by standard insurers. From unique builds to properties with a history of flooding or recent renovations, some homes require more tailored protection. If your property has distinctive features or an unusual history, you may need a non-s …
Does Non-Standard Home Insurance Cover Renovations?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Dec 9, 2025 10:00:00 AM
Renovating a property is an exciting journey, whether you’re modernising, expanding, or restoring your home. Before the work begins, however, it’s vital to check your insurance policy. A standard home often excludes building or structural work, and even non-standard home insurance may …
Subsidence And Insurance: What Homeowners Should Know
By Crowthorne Insurance on Dec 3, 2025 10:00:00 AM
Finding out that your home has subsidence is a devastating discovery for property owners. The good news, however, is that even if your property shows signs of subsidence, there are measures that you can take to prevent both serious damage to your home and massive insurance excess.
Non-Standard Vs Standard Homes: Know The Difference
By Crowthorne Insurance on Oct 24, 2025 10:00:00 AM
Your house is your home, your investment, and an island of stability in an increasingly uncertain world. As such, you know how important it is to protect. While your insurance policy is a huge part of this, things get complicated when it comes to non-standard homes. Here, we'll take a …
Is Your Property Non-Standard? Insurance Impacts Explained
By Crowthorne Insurance on Oct 10, 2025 10:00:00 AM
A non-standard home is any home that uses non-standard materials in any part of its construction. Often this is visible at first glance. Often it is not. It's possible that you could be living in, or attempting to purchase a home with non-standard construction and not even know it. In …
4 Things To Consider When Buying A House With Historical Subsidence
By Crowthorne Insurance on Nov 22, 2024 11:00:00 AM
Whether you are a first-time buyer or are looking to extend your property portfolio, a house with subsidence can cause problems if not carefully considered. Subsidence that is mild when you first buy your home can then worsen beyond your control with time. So what should you keep in m …
Going Away This Winter? Why Content Insurance Is Important
By Crowthorne Insurance on Oct 30, 2024 10:30:00 AM
If you are going on a much-needed holiday this Winter, one thing you can’t forget amid all your packing is to get your content insurance. While you are away enjoying yourself, the last thing you want is to be worrying about all of your things left at home.
How To Protect Yourself From Rental Risks
By Crowthorne Insurance on Sep 30, 2024 10:45:00 AM
As a landlord, there are a lot of risks when it comes to renting out a property. There are a few ways you can help reduce these risks and ensure you can continue to rent and make the most of your property. One of these things is Landlord Insurance. So, read on to find out more about L …
What Type Of Travel Insurance Can Protect Me For This Summer?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jul 6, 2023 10:45:00 AM
Holidaying in the summer is the most popular time of year for it, and so, we often see the biggest spike in travel insurance claims during this time. Whether it’s cancelled flights, lost luggage, inadequate accommodation, stolen belongings, or illness, there will be a type of travel i …
