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Insurance during building work and beyond

Specialist insurance and warranties to protect your project from the very beginning, and up to 10 years after the structure is built. Every self-build project starts with a vision. Your vision. Whether you’re designing your ideal home from the ground up or giving a new lease of life to an older property, self-building is always rewarding – but it can be risky.

We’ve been insuring self-builds for over 20 years

At Self-Build Zone, we’ve been insuring self-builds, renovations, conversions, extensions and more since 2002. We understand the hard work you put in, so our award-winning self-build insurance is built to your needs. From building site insurance to structural warranties, we’re here to help your self-build vision come to life.

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Why choose Self-Build Zone

Market-leading self-build insurance provider

It’s not just about being able to cover a range of building projects, we’ve proven our quality by providing self-build insurance and warranties since 2002 to the majority of self-builders in the UK.

‘A’ rated insurers

We know the risks involved with building your own home and the importance of the right insurance protection. That’s why we only use ‘A’ rated insurers.

Over 20 years’ experience

At Self-Build Zone, we understand the highs (and lows) of self-building, and we’ve been providing peace of mind for self-builders since 2002, making us one of the longest-running site insurance and warranty providers in the UK.

Self-build experts

We know every self-build is different, and that’s why we cover all types of builds, including modern methods of construction such as SIP and ICF – you build it, we cover it.

Lender Approved warranties

Our warranties are approved by the majority of UK mortgage lenders. Our self-build warranties enable you to self-build new houses, conversions and extensions safely – and sell them more easily. We’re here every step of the way.

Flexible time period policies

Everyone has different timelines for a build, that’s why we offer a range of flexible policy lengths from 3-24 months, so you can build your policy around your project.

What is Self-Build Insurance?

Self-build insurance protects your project during construction, covering risks like fire, theft, accidental damage, and liability. It’s essential for anyone building their own home to offer cover that standard home insurance won’t.

Self-Build Insurance - Specialist cover from day one

Every self-build project takes time, hard work and significant financial investment – so you need insurance for a self-build from the moment you purchase the plot, even if there are no buildings already on-site.

Flexible policies lasting 10 years after completion

We provide flexible, custom-built site insurance for self-builders, including build insurance that covers the range of risks you face during construction, and structural warranty insurance to protect your property against any latent defects in the design, materials or workmanship for 10 years after completion – making it easier for you to sell.

Protecting your biggest investment

We understand building your home may be one of the biggest investments you ever make. With us, you’ll have peace of mind that your self-build is protected properly throughout construction and for the future too.

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Your self-build project. Our specialist protection.

Each of our warranties and self-build insurance policies are specially designed with self-build in mind. Explore our range of site insurance and structural warranty policies for your self-build, conversion, renovation or extension project below.

The self-build insurance you need, all in one place

You always need robust insurance when building a house. With home insurance rarely covering property alterations and most builders’ policies only active when they’re working, self-build home insurance is the best way to make sure that you’re properly protected at all times during any building works.

Our building site insurance is specially designed insurance for building works and will protect everything about your project from the moment you purchase your plot. This includes you, the works carried out, any people on site, and any buildings already there.

Essential if you need a mortgage or wish to sell

Plus, we can supply your 10-year structural warranty insurance – which covers any structural defects that may appear after you’ve finished building. As most mortgage lenders require new-builds to have a structural warranty in place, this is essential if you need a mortgage or wish to sell.

How much does self-build insurance cost?

The cost of self-build insurance varies depending on the size, value, duration, and complexity of your project. Every build is different, so premiums are tailored to suit your specific circumstances. To get an accurate quote, it’s best to speak to our team directly—we’ll guide you through the options and help you find the right level of cover for your self-build.

Get in touch for more expert advice

Our expert, friendly team have over 20 years of experience protecting self-build projects of all shapes and sizes. Just give us a call to find out more – we’ll be happy to help.

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