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House with galvanised roof, can you get insurance

whereto now · 2016-01-04 12:53:14

I was told that insurance companies would'nt insure a house with a metal roof, does anyone know if this is right....Thanks

04-01-2016 12:53pm

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I was told that insurance companies would'nt insure a house with a metal roof, does anyone know if this is right....Thanks

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#2 04-01-2016 1:45pm

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You'll get insurance but it won't be cheap and may exclude storm damage to the roof.

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#3 04-01-2016 2:33pm

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Mod: Not a Consumer Issue, moved to Banking & Insurance & Pensions

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#4 05-01-2016 9:26pm

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L1011 wrote: »

You'll get insurance but it won't be cheap and may exclude storm damage to the roof.

It's not a problem. Lots of newer roofs using modern materials such as zinc. May be a premium, but not a significant one. As ever with insurance - shop around

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