Insurance for underfloor heating

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  • BenutzernameMoneyland User Questions
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I am upgrading to underfloor heating and would like to know how to insure this. Are leaks and other hazards of underfloor heating covered by buildings insurance or do I need special insurance for this?

 
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  • BenutzernameMoneyguru von moneyland.ch
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Hi there,

Hydraulic underfloor heating is typically covered by water-damage insurance. Water-damage insurance is typically offered as a stand-alone policy or as an optional rider which can be added to buildings insurance.

Review your buildings insurance policy to find out whether you already have water-damage insurance. If you do not, taking out this insurance before you install underfloor heating may be a good idea.

Best regards from Moneyguru

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