Why is insuring a thatched roof important?

Risks if you don't insure your thatched roof

In a home with a thatched roof, the risk of fire is greater than in a home with tiles, for example. This is because thatch is more flammable than stone. A thatched roof is also more vulnerable to storms. Nowadays, storms are becoming more frequent in the Netherlands. These are often accompanied by very strong winds and a lot of precipitation. This makes a leakage of a thatched roof more and more common. Moreover, thatched roofs do not last as long as other types, which is why problems can arise after about 25 years.

Imagine that a fire breaks out in your home and a large part of the thatched roof goes up in flames. In addition, a part of the kitchen will also be severely damaged. Without proper property insurance for your thatched roof, you will have to pay these costs yourself. Not only does laying a new roof cost a lot of money, but repairing the kitchen is not cheap either. With a good buildings insurance you reduce the financial risk and are well insured in case of damage to the thatched roof.

Get property insurance for your thatched roof

Do not take a risk and take out a good roofing insurance thatched roof immediately. At Alpina.nl you can easily and quickly compare different providers of roofing insurance. After filling in some information, you get an overview of all the roofing insurance policies that meet your requirements. You can then compare them on price and content. Have you found the best home insurance? Then you can take out the insurance directly online.

Do you still have questions or would you prefer to consult with one of our insurance specialists? Then be sure to contact us! You can reach us by phone from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 088 - 6883700. Of course, you can also always send us a message via chat, WhatsApp or Messenger.