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Barn Conversion Insurance
Insurance for converted barns.
- Cover available when converting your barn
- Barn insurance policy includes use as a holiday home
- Local support
One of the UK's leading independent insurance brokers
Why choose barn conversion insurance with Towergate?
Barn conversion insurance team
Need to make a change? Our team of specialist property insurance advisors are on hand to help should you need to contact them.
Theft cover for converted barns
Our barn conversion insurance covers you for theft if there is evidence of forcible entry or exit as long as you have the minimum expected security
Pay for barn conversion insurance in instalments
You can spread the cost for your policy via monthly direct debit
Legal protection for converted barns
We can also add on an option for legal cover to cover costs up to £50,000, including property infringement, property sale and purchase, personal identify fraud and consumer.
About barn conversion insurance
Barn conversion insurance with alternative accommodation cover
If your converted barn becomes uninhabitable because of damage, it is covered under barn conversion insurance and we will cover the cost of staying elsewhere.
Contents insurance for converted barns
Doors must be locked with at least one of the following:
- A lock approved to BS3621
- A mortice deadlock of at least 5 levers
- A rim automatic deadlatch with a key-locking handle on the inside
- A key-operated multi-point locking system with at least three fixing points and a lock cylinder with at least five pins to the main entrance door
Accidental damage cover
Add homecare emergency assistance to your policy and you’ll benefit from a 24/7 helpline for unexpected events. A team will make your home safe and restore your electricity, gas or water supply if needed. There is no excess to pay and it will not affect your no-claims bonus.
Barn conversion insurance with accidental damage cover
Accidental damage for fixed glass, sanitary fixtures and fittings, and electrical equipment is included as standard in our barn conversion insurance.
When you need to make a claim, we'll guide you through the process and get your claim settled as quickly as possible.
- Find your insurance documents and make sure you have all your information at hand, including your policy number.
- Call the claims team on 01708 777 710 and explain exactly what happened
- Provide photos if requested to help us understand what happened as quickly as we can.
Ready to get covered?
- Fill in our online quote form or call us
- Purchase your policy
- Relax - You're covered!
Barn conversion insurance FAQs
We can consider your property during the refurbishments, even if you don’t live there. Call us on 0345 266 8589 to discuss specific details further. Depending on the amount and type of work being carried out, you may need unoccupied property insurance if you’re not living there throughout the duration of the work.
Cover for accidental breakage of glass, ceramic hobs and sanitary fittings is provided as standard. However, you can increase the protection for your home by adding optional accidental damage cover to your buildings, contents or both for an additional cost.
Yes. We can provide the right cover for many different types of property use. So, whether you rent it out, use it as your second home, or are just developing the property to sell it, let us know and we’ll find a solution that best suits your needs.
You can pay by credit card, debit card or monthly direct debit.
We have provided a summary of the key features of the policy, above. For details of the terms and conditions applicable, please refer to the insurance product information document and policy wording, which are available during the quotation process.
If you prefer to spread the cost of your annual premium, we offer a quick and easy direct debit scheme. When you choose to pay premiums in instalments, you will be paying under a Premium Finance plan.
We will give you full details of the finance provider, and the additional cost of finance, when we provide you with your payment plan quotation. This will include the total payable, the number of monthly instalments and the cost of each, as well as the representative APR.
If you would like to know more about our monthly payment option, please visit our dedicated Direct Debit page.
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