Sheds, garages and outside buildings
Please remember:
- If you fitted something, had it fitted or if you accepted it as a gift when you accepted your property, it will be your responsibility to fix and maintain it
- We will charge you for repairing something that is your responsibility or that’s been damaged by someone or something other than us
- To cover any accidental damage to items in your home we strongly suggest you get contents insurance
Type of repair |
Who? |
| Lost garage keys and keys snapped in locks (see also the 'lost keys and forced entry' section on the doors and windows page) | You |
| Garage roofs, guttering, walls, doors (including opening mechanism), and forecourts/driveways | Us* |
| Sheds | You |
| Structural repairs to concrete and brick-built sheds, outbuildings and porches built by us | Us# |
| Lean-to extensions and conservatories etc | You |
| Coal Bunkers | You |
* If your rented garage becomes unusable or insecure as a result of a needed repair we'll credit any rent due thereafter until the repair has been completed or we may offer you an alternative garage if we have one available.
# This doesn't include repairs to windows, doors, keys, locks, furnishings, electrics, plumbing, decoration etc. We may remove a brick-built shed, outbuilding or porch if it's unrepairable, however we'll always discuss this with you first.