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Below is a summary of the Directline.com home insurance cover. See their website for full details.

Directline.com Buildings Insurance

• The structure of your home, and walls, gates, fences, hedges, footpaths, etc.
• Outbuildings such as garages and sheds
• All permanent fixtures and fittings such as kitchen units, fitted wardrobes and wallpaper.
• All the above are covered against fire, storm and flood (except hedges, gates and fences), theft, vandalism, escape of water and subsidence.

They also cover:

• Freezing or bursting of the plumbing installation in your home
• Accidental breakage of fixed glass and sanitary ware
• Cost of alternative accommodation during necessary repairs to your home following an insured event

Directline.com Contents Insurance

They cover on a 'new-for-old' basis:

• All household goods (including all non-permanent fixtures and fittings e.g. carpets and curtains)
• Personal belongings
• Money in the home (up to £300)
• The above are all covered against theft, vandalism, fire, storm and flood

They also cover:

• Accidental damage to TVs, videos, hi-fis and home computers
• Freezer contents (up to £250)
• Contents temporarily removed to another home (up to £5000)
• Cost of replacing external door locks if keys are stolen (up to £250)
• Contents in the garden (up to £500)

Both also offer a 24hr emergency helpline

In addition, you can choose to add their Accidental Damage option to your buildings or contents cover.

When added to your buildings insurance, it covers accidental damage to your home (e.g drilling through a pipe or putting your foot through the ceiling while in the loft).

When added to your contents insurance, it covers accidental damage to your furniture, carpets and curtains, and accidental breakage of your ornaments.

You can also take out their Personal Possessions option. It covers your personal belongings (including money and credit cards) against loss, theft and accidental damage outside your home and anywhere in Britain or abroad (up to 60 days). So you’re covered when you travel.

Additional information can be found on the Directline.com Home Insurance website.
(See the links above)