Alternative Accommodation Insurance

Is alternative accommodation insurance included in my home insurance policy?

If you have a Sheilas’ Wheels Home Insurance policy, be it either buildings or contents, alternative accommodation will be offered in both, but the level of cover you get is different.

Alternative accommodation insurance - Buildings Insurance

If you need to temporarily leave your home you could get up to £75,000 of cover for alternative accommodation if you have a buildings policy with us.

Alternative accommodation insurance - Contents Insurance

If you have a contents policy with us, you could be covered up to £10,000 for alternative accommodation. This level of cover is designed to take care of the cost of temporary accommodation and any storage fees, if your things can’t be left in your home while you temporarily move out.

I have both buildings and contents insurance with Sheilas’ Wheels, what do I get?

If you have both buildings and contents insurance, you’re accommodation expenses such as rent, or ground rent, could be covered up to £75,000. Plus, you’ll also have cover for your possessions if you have to put them into storage.

I’ve got a big family, how do I benefit from alternative accommodation insurance?

If you have a large family and your home won't be suitable to live in for a while following a claim, we'll assess the requirements and determine the type and size of the property that will be sufficient for the period. This policy does not operate a like for like guarantee and instead provides an adequate alternative for the required period.

My temporary accommodation has been sorted, but I can’t take my pets, do I have to pay for kennel fees?

Don’t worry! If you can’t take your pets with you to your new home – albeit a temporary one, our alternative accommodation insurance is designed to cover kennel and cattery fees too. Your pets won’t be left out in the cold if you can’t take them with you.

What could happen in my home to make it unsafe or unsuitable for me to live there for a while?

The types of events that our alternative accommodation insurance aims to cover are:

• Flooding
• Damage caused by fire or smoke
• Damage caused by thieves  breaking into your property
• Subsidence
• Storm damage that has affected the structure of your home
• Ruptured water pipes, and serious water leaks

 

To find out more about the events our alternative accommodation insurance covers please read our policy booklet.

I only need to leave my house for a couple of days, is it possible to stay in a bed and breakfast?

On some occasions it might be easier if you were to stay in a bed and breakfast for a couple of nights, rather than moving into a completely new flat or house. This is done on an individual basis depending on your needs and what is most practical. Sheilas’ Wheels would need to accept and/or choose where you would stay. It’s also important to remember that anything you book without our consent can’t be claimed back using alternative accommodation insurance.

What else can Sheilas’ Wheels Home Insurance cover?

Our Buildings Insurance includes:

• Unlimited buildings cover to for the cost of rebuilding
• Lock and key cover, if your keys are lost or stolen, you'll be covered for the cost of replacing them and installing locks on any external doors up to the value of £1,000
• Your liability as a property owner, with up to £2 million of cover as standard

Our Contents Insurance includes:

• New for old contents cover, no shabby substitutes, we'll replace all covered items as new
• Garden cover, up to £2,000 for things like tools, furniture and your prized petunias

Limits may apply, please check our policy booklet.

Can I add extra cover to my home insurance?

Yes you can. When you buy Sheilas’ Wheels Home Insurance, you can choose to enhance your cover with our Optional Extras.

If you are often out of the house and always have your phone or tablet with you, Personal Possessions cover might be useful. This cover aims to protect your belongings should they ever get lost or stolen when you’ve taken them out of your home.