WHAT DOES TRACE AND ACCESS MEAN?
If you find a leak you might hear people talking about Trace and Access and wonder what that means? You aren’t alone, Trace and Access is the part of a home insurance policy that could cover you for finding the source of a water leak.
While the location of some leaks might be obvious others aren’t and that’s where Maystone Leak Detection can help, with the expert knowledge and specialist equipment we are able to conduct a Trace and Access (find the source of your leak) and you could be able to claim back the full cost directly from your home insurance provider.
DO I HAVE TRACE AND ACCESS COVER ON MY HOME INSURANCE POLICY?
Making sure you’ve got Trace and Access cover could save you money if your property suddenly springs a leak, finding it quickly can help to stop further damage, costs and inconvenience down the line.
While many insurance policies do have Trace and Access cover, unfortunately it isn’t a given that your policy will.
Speak to your insurance provider, ask them if you have Trace and Access cover.
WHAT IS ‘ESCAPE OF WATER’ COVER?
To help with the cost of remedial repair and damage of possessions and furnishings check your policy and if it might cover you for ‘Escape Of Water’, Trace and Access only covers the cost of locating the leak.
Escape of Water damage is one of the most common types of domestic property damage claims, with insurers paying out millions for it every week.
If you do have a leak, it’s advisable to take photos, document any damage to items to back up any possible future claims. Remembering that while Trace and Access cover will help pay for damage caused during the trace and access phase, it doesn’t cover anything damaged by the leak its self – at that point you’ll need to check if the main part of your home insurance covers the resulting damage via ‘Escape of Water’ or other clauses.
HOW CAN A MAYSTONE LEAK DETECTION EXPERT HELP?
Maystone Leak Detection will provide you with a detailed Trace and Access report for the insurance company including photos, with recommendations on how to fix the problem if we aren’t able to fixed on the spot.
Our engineer will work in a way that satisfies insurance companies requirements to progress your claim, we work with home owners and occupiers on a daily basis to make the Trace and Access process run as smooth as possible.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE COVER?
If you find that you aren’t covered Maystone can still help, our rates are very competitive and we will offer you a professional, efficient and friendly service.
HINDSIGHT IS A WONDERFUL THING!
Most people reading this are doing so because they already have a problem that needs fixing, however if you are reading this without having a leak it may be a good time to check with your insurance provider and see what you are or are not covered for in-case the worst should happen!
While we think this advice is very helpful, it’s no substitute for first speaking to your insurance provider and confirming exactly what you are covered for. For most people who have ‘Trace and Access Cover’ on their policy they could be able to CLAIM BACK THE FULL AMOUNT of Maystone Leak Detection fees.
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