Home insurance guides and tools

Search our home insurance index for guides and facts that'll help you compare home insurance policies and providers.

Does home insurance cover my fences and gates?

They help to keep your property private and secure, but the cost of repairing or replacing damaged fences and gates can really add up - so are they covered by home insurance?

Does home insurance cover my fences and gates? »

Garage insurance

You can usually cover your garage and outbuildings with a combined home insurance policy.

Garage insurance »

Home improvements and insurance

Are home improvements, renovations and building work covered by your home insurance? Make sure you're covered while work's going on and afterwards.

Home improvements and insurance »

How to value your house

You need to know what your home is worth when you take out home insurance. Find out more about how to value it.

How to value your house »

Insuring your home extension

Extending your home can expand your space and add value to your property. Find out how to make sure your home has the right cover when you’re building an extension.

Insuring your home extension »

Poor workmanship and your rights

How to tackle shoddy building work.

Poor workmanship and your rights »

Shed insurance

Sheds and outbuildings can be covered by home insurance. Find out the type of cover and policy features you need to look for.

Shed insurance »

When was my house built?

The age of your property can have a bearing on home insurance quotes

When was my house built? »

Moving house checklist

Moving house is exciting. But it’s also a mammoth task that can feel overwhelming at times. Follow our checklist to help make your relocation easier

Moving house checklist »

How to tell which fence is mine

Who owns the fence between you and your neighbour - and whose responsibility is it to maintain it?

How to tell which fence is mine »

Collectors insurance

Whether you’ve got a passion for amassing porcelain figurines, can’t stop collecting coins or own a stamp collection that’s worth writing home about, here’s how to protect what’s precious to you.

Collectors insurance »

Electric bicycle insurance

Before you buy a specialist electric bike insurance policy, check that your home and contents insurance doesn't already cover your bike.

Electric bicycle insurance »

Garden insurance

The cost of garden furniture, equipment, plants and pots can really add up. Find out how your home insurance can help to protect them and when you might need extra cover.

Garden insurance »

Golf equipment insurance

Golf insurance covers personal injury, equipment and public liability, but think about what protection you might already have before you buy a specialist policy.

Golf equipment insurance »

Handbag insurance

Your bag is usually covered by contents insurance, but you’ll need to check your policy to see if its covered outside of the home too.

Handbag insurance »

Jewellery insurance

Protect watches, engagement rings, wedding rings and other precious jewellery and valuables from loss or theft with the right insurance cover.

Jewellery insurance »

Mobile phone insurance

Insurance could protect your mobile phone from damage, theft and loss, but consider all the cover options and beware of exclusions and excessive premiums.

Mobile phone insurance »

Moving house insurance

Find out about the different types of home security you can upgrade, and how it impacts on your premiums.

Moving house insurance »

Musical instrument insurance

Get cover for your musical instruments and accessories.

Musical instrument insurance »

New for old contents insurance

New for old insurance replaces your possessions with like-for-like replacements if damaged, lost or stolen. Find out more.

New for old contents insurance »

Proof of purchase and contents insurance

When you make a home insurance claim for damaged or stolen belongings, you’ll probably be required to show proof of purchase, or proof of ownership, for any valuable items.

Proof of purchase and contents insurance »

Shared house contents insurance

Find out what insurance you need to protect your belongings when you’re sharing accommodation.

Shared house insurance »

Single article limit

Contents insurance often includes a single article limit clause. Find out what this means and make sure your possessions are covered.

Single article limit »

Sofa insurance

Often sold as furniture protection, sofa insurance and accidental damage cover can protect your furniture if it gets stained or damaged.

Sofa insurance »

Storage insurance

Storage insurance gives your belongings extra protection when you’re storing them away from home.

Storage insurance »

Wardrobe insurance

Whether you’re into designer or high-street fashion, your clothes can add up to more than you realise. Find out how home insurance could help if you need to replace them all.

Wardrobe insurance »

Wedding insurance

Wedding insurance provides cover for damages, losses, injuries and cancellations that occur in the build up to a wedding or during a wedding.

Wedding insurance »

2-bedroom home insurance

Find out which type of home insurance is best for a two-bedroom property and whether you need buildings and contents cover.

2-bedroom home insurance »

3-bedroom home insurance

Find out which sort of insurance you should consider for a three-bedroom property, including whether you should choose buildings, contents or combined cover.

3-bedroom home insurance »

4-bedroom home insurance

Four-bedroom homes are ideal for growing families and for providing flexible space, but do they cost more to insure and what else affects the price of premiums?

4-bedroom home insurance »

Bungalow home insurance

Compare home insurance for your bungalow, chalet or dormer bungalow and learn why it might differ from sorting out cover for a multi-storey property.

Bungalow home insurance »

Farmhouse insurance

Whether it’s a working farmhouse or rural retreat, arranging home insurance for your country dwelling might need some extra thought.

Farmhouse insurance »

Flat-roof home insurance

Compare insurance for properties with flat roofs, or partial flat roofs, looking at both regular and specialist providers to find the right deal.

Flat-roof home insurance »

Guest house insurance

Find out whether you need specialist insurance if you’re running a guest house or B&B and what it offers cover for.

Guest house insurance »

Home insurance for people with criminal convictions

Compare quotes from insurers that cover people with a criminal conviction and learn what you need to declare.

Home insurance for people with criminal convictions »

Home insurance for non-standard construction

Do you live in a ‘non-standard’ home? If your house has timber walls or a thatched roof, you'll need a specialist insurer - compare quotes today.

Home insurance for non-standard construction »

Host insurance

Find out how to balance the extra income from hosting short-term guests with the right type of insurance to make sure you’re covered.

Host insurance »

Lodger insurance

Protect your property and belongings as a live-in landlord with lodger insurance. Compare quotes quickly and easily with GoCompare.

Lodger insurance »

Second home insurance

A standard home insurance policy can’t cover your second home. Find out the type of policy you need for your holiday home or rented property and get quotes for your other residence.

Second home insurance »

Self-build insurance

If you’re building your own home, or renovating or converting a property, you need a self-build insurance policy.

Self-build insurance »

Timber-framed home insurance

Compare cheap insurance quotes for timber-framed homes with a quick and easy search of regular and specialist property cover providers.

Timber-framed home insurance »

Accidental damage caused by pets

Find out if accidental damage caused by your pet will be covered by your home insurance.

Accidental damage caused by pets »

Optional extras for home insurance

Home Insurance add-ons include accidental damage, home emergency, personal belongings cover and more. Read to find out more.

Optional extras for home insurance »

Plumbing and drainage insurance

Protection against plumbing and drainage emergencies isn’t always included in your home insurance policy, but you can usually buy it as an add-on or as a standalone policy.

Plumbing and drainage insurance »

Acts of god and home insurance

Acts of god and home insurance »

Asbestos and home insurance

Asbestos and home insurance »

Average clause home insurance

Average clause home insurance »

Blocked drains and home insurance

Blocked drains and home insurance< »

Burglary and theft insurance

Burglary and theft insurance »

Can you insure a house you don't own?

Can you insure a house you don't own? »

Chancel repair insurance

Chancel repair liability insurance »

Fire damage and home insurance

Fire is one of the most damaging home insurance risks so make sure you have the right cover, whether you’re a homeowner, tenant or landlord.

Fire damage and home insurance »

Home buyers insurance

Learn how and why arranging home insurance for a bungalow, chalet or dormer bungalow may differ from sorting out cover for a multi-storey property.

Home buyers insurance »

Home insurance excess

What does voluntary and compulsory excess mean on your home insurance? And what effect does increasing your excess have on premiums? Read on to find out.

Home insurance excess »

Home insurance renewals

Home insurance renewals »

Home insurance with previous claims

Home insurance with previous claims »

How safe is smart home tech?

As smart tech improves, it's also become more common in our homes. We’ve taken a closer look at the technology designed to keep your household safe and what the UK public thinks of it. Do you trust it?

How safe is smart home technology? »

House keys and home insurance

Lost or stolen keys can mean more than just the cost of replacing them. Find out how your home insurance can help, how to keep your keys safe and when your cover can be affected.

House keys and home insurance »

How to cancel your home insurance

How to cancel your home insurance »

How to insulate your external pipes

How to insulate your external pipes »

Invalidating your home insurance

When you buy home insurance you need to follow the rules to make sure your policy’s valid. If you don’t your insurer could reject your claim.

Invalidating your home insurance »

Loft conversions and home insurance

Loft conversions can provide extra space and add value to your home. Read our guide to find out what you’ll need to consider and how to make sure you’re fully insured.

Loft conversions and home insurance »

Loss adjusters

Loss adjusters »

Malicious damage cover

Malicious damage cover »

Neighbour property disputes

Neighbour property disputes »

No-claims discounts and home insurance

Find out how remaining claim-free could help cut the cost of your home insurance.

No-claims discounts and home insurance »

Solar panel insurance

Solar panel insurance »

Tips for cheaper home insurance

Find the right policy, and cut the cost of your premiums with our top tips.

Tips for cheaper home insurance »

Trees and home insurance

Home insurers may ask about trees and vegetation due to issues like subsidence, heave, third-party liability and falling trees and branches. Find out more.

Trees and home insurance »

Wear and tear

Wear and tear »

Weather damage and home insurance

Weather damage is usually part of home insurance policies, but exactly what’s covered, and which part of your home insurance it falls under, varies.

Weather damage and home insurance »

What to do if you smell gas in your house

In the event of a gas leak or gas emergency, here’s what to do and how to contact the National Gas Emergency number.

What to do if you smell gas in your house »

Returning home after a flood

Returning home after a flood »

How to prevent plumbing leaks

How to prevent plumbing leaks »

Cracks in your walls

Cracks in your walls »

Underpinning and home insurance

Underpinning and home insurance »

Japanese knotweed and home insurance

Japanese knotweed and home insurance »

Home insurance companies

AA

Take a look at home insurance from the AA and find out if this is could be the right cover to protect your home.

Admiral

Find out more about the different types of home insurance that Admiral offers and whether it would be right for you.

Aviva

With more than 320 years of helping people prepare for the unexpected, today over 577,000 customers have chosen Aviva home insurance.

AXA

With three levels of award-winning cover to choose from, AXA home insurance could provide the protection your home needs. Find out more.

esure

Read about esure home insurance and find out how its five-star Defaqto rated cover could protect your home.

Halifax

See if you can get extra for your home with Halifax home insurance.

John Lewis

Compare the latest John Lewis home insurance policies with us.

LV

LV= Home Insurance offers two levels of cover. Find out which suits your needs.

Nationwide

As well as being a well-known bank, Nationwide also offers combined and separate contents and buildings insurance policies that cover your home and belongings.

Royal Sun Alliance

Commonly known as the RSA, the Royal Sun Alliance offers home insurance under the name MORE THAN.

Saga

Saga provides specialist home insurance, buildings and contents policies that cover the homes and possessions of policyholders over 50 years old.

Sainsburys

Compare the latest Sainsbury’s home insurance policies with GoCompare.

Tesco Bank

Check out what Tesco Bank’s home insurance policies cover.