Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Feb 13, 2018 8:16 am Hi all, I am just about to start a major renovation. I am using a building company and we have both have the correct insurances required by law. I have normal house and contents insurance. They have been notified but will not cover any damage caused by the renovation. What insurance will cover any damage if the house caves in due to the renovation? I am catastophising, but I like to be informed. I'm 99% sure nothing bad will happen. Re: What insurance covers the home during renovation 2Feb 14, 2018 9:52 pm MissAlison Hi all, I am just about to start a major renovation. I am using a building company and we have both have the correct insurances required by law. I have normal house and contents insurance. They have been notified but will not cover any damage caused by the renovation. What insurance will cover any damage if the house caves in due to the renovation? I am catastophising, but I like to be informed. I'm 99% sure nothing bad will happen. Regards James Mason www.renovationjunkies.com.au Hi Suku18 In NSW the statutory required insurances are: 1. HBCF ( Home Building Compensation Fund) - This is if the builder dies or goes broke. But this only covers 20%… 1 2752 a building inspector should be able to tell you about any major problems but we need a floor plan with dimensions to clarify options for extra bedrooms ... sometime an… 1 8783 We are about to partially demo our house to begin a major renovation… by partial it almost may as well be a new build (keeping front for heritage) This will require the… 0 4214 |