Home insurance could be kept intact by DIY-shy Brits

The majority of Britons are fed up with watching DIY programmes, a study has shown, which may mean good news for their home insurance premiums.

Research conducted by financial provider Woolwich has highlighted that 75 per cent of householders may be less inclined to damage their homes and their home insurance premiums this Easter, stating that they are bored of makeover shows.

In addition, almost half of those surveyed said they were not keen on carrying out DIY tasks.

Some 70 per cent stated that they would rather get professionals in than carry out improvements themselves, which may reduce the chance of householders having to claim on their home insurance after botching a job they were not qualified to carry out.

"People think their own time is precious and with the added concern that they are not going to do a good job, people are increasingly turning to experts to get the job done," said Andy Gray, head of mortgages for Woolwich.

Insurer Cornhill Direct recently urged Britons to make sure their home insurance policies offered accidental damage cover for DIY jobs which go wrong.

Home insurance customers are covered for accidental damage to their TV, home computer and hi-fi with a policy from Kwik-Fit Insurance.


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