Blog Category: Freezing Weather
March 2024
Beat the freeze over the festive season
It’s nearly Christmas – and over the last few years there have been a number of festive seasons which have been marred by sudden drops in temperature. After the freeze comes the thaw, and that’s when we see problems, with burst pipes causing water to gush through houses and businesses. As water freezes, it expands,...
Read MoreDecember 2020
How to protect your business over the Christmas holiday
With the holidays approaching, we are all looking forward to some extended time away from work. Unfortunately, that time away can put your business premises at higher risk of theft, fire, flooding and other devastating incidents. Here is how to protect your business over the Christmas holiday while it’s receiving less attention from you and...
Read MoreFebruary 2020
Preparing your home for winter
The cold winter months can play havoc with our homes. From frozen pipes to leaky roofs, the unpredictability and severity of the British weather can present major problems for homeowners. Here are some simple steps to help you prepare your home for winter, along with a useful graphic to illustrate the areas of the home...
Read MoreDecember 2019
Burst water pipes and insurance: Are you covered?
As we head into the heart of winter, the weather is getting colder every day. It is at this time of year that water pipes are most susceptible to freezing, which can lead to a leak. There are several reasons why water pipes might burst as the weather gets colder, but there are a few...
Read MoreNovember 2019
Why do water pipes burst and how you can stop them bursting?
Burst water pipes are one of the most common home insurance claims that homeowners make, but what causes them to burst? And, more importantly, how can you prevent the pipes in your property from bursting? A burst pipe is usually the result of changes in temperature. When water freezes in a pipe, it can expand...
Read MoreFebruary 2019
How do you stop water pipes from bursting?
It may be February already, but the winter is due to stick around for a while. With another bout of cold weather on the way, some experts are predicting that we could be facing our coldest winter yet – and it’s not good news for our homes. With the colder weather going nowhere soon, it’s...
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