How much more sense it makes then to have a similar kind of straight forward insurance protection for renovations, improvements and extensions to your home - building work which for most of us represents a serious investment in the most valuable asset we own.

Supported by Local Authority Building Control Services because it makes such good sense for anyone planning work on their home, the MasterBond warranty means that you can commission building work with confidence because you're protected against many of the things that can go wrong.

MasterBond warranty.

It's worth bearing in mind that even the best of builders can meet problems through no fault of their own.
Things like accidents and ill health, faulty materials or financial difficulties can create serious problems, or even mean that a job can't be completed.

Introduced in response to widespread consumer demand for more protection in such circumstances, MasterBond warranty adds just 1.5 per cent to the total cost of the job (including the cost of VAT).

On a job costing £5,000, MasterBond cover comes to £75 plus IPT* - a small price to pay for peace of mind - and you're protected from the moment you take up the offer of cover and we accept the insurance premium for up to ten years after completion.

Protecting your building project with MasterBond warranty is the safest way to ensure a job you'll be happy with.

Look at the things MasterBond warranty covers:

		Structural work/alterations
		Extensions
		Loft conversions
		Facilities for disabled persons
		All general building work including new bathrooms/toilets, double glazing, central heating and insulation when carried out in conjunction with the above.

Just look at some of the advantages of this unique association between Local Authority Building Control and MasterBond

		By arranging your building inspection through your local authority building control department you can insure the work of your own selected builder with MasterBond warranty (providing your builder meets the scheme's standards). So your building project will be in the hands of a professional you already know and trust.
		Within the financial limits of the policy** certificate, a MasterBond warranty protects against defects due to faulty workmanship or materials for the first two years, and against structural defects for a further eight years - that's a total of ten years peace of mind.
		The cover extends to work carried out by sub-contractors appointed by your builder - plumbing, electrical work, etc.
		Should problems arise after the work is finished, the cover protects you even if your builder has gone out of business, been declared bankrupt or died.
		All claims are professionally and promptly handled.
		Should a dispute over quality arise between you and your builder during the job the scheme offers a free resolution service.
		If the builder you originally appointed refuses or is unable to carry out any agreed remedial work, another reputable builder will promptly be appointed to complete the contract.
		If you move house before the ten year term is up, the MasterBond warranty protection passes automatically to your purchasers - an extra selling point for vendors in today's competitive housing market.