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Home cover

Plumbing and drainage cover

Keep the household running when a pipe bursts or a drain blocks. An engineer, a helpline that answers at any hour, and no repair bill to find.

A plumber working on the pipes inside a kitchen cabinet under the sink

Plumbing and drainage cover responds to emergencies from a burst pipe to a blocked drain. It includes a helpline that is open around the clock, so a problem at midnight is dealt with rather than waited out.

It removes the worry of a large, unexpected repair bill for the parts of the home nobody thinks about until they fail.

This cover can only be purchased as an add-on to a home or landlord insurance policy arranged through WeSure.

The detail

What is and is not covered

What is covered

  • Burst pipes
  • Blocked drains
  • Blocked toilets
  • Reinstatement, trace and access costs

What is not covered

  • Pre-existing faults
  • Pipework that is not your responsibility
  • Claims reported more than 48 hours after the problem
  • Materials, parts or labour already covered by a guarantee or warranty

Cover is subject to underwriting and to the terms and conditions of the policy. Conditions and exclusions apply. Please refer to the policy documents for full details.

How it works

Plumbing and drainage, step by step

  1. Something goes wrong

    You call the claims line, at any time of day or night.

  2. An engineer is sent

    An approved engineer attends to make the emergency safe and carry out the repair.

  3. The insurer pays

    Parts, labour and call-out are covered up to the policy limit, with no excess on most policies.

Good to know

Plumbing and drainage questions

What is plumbing and drainage cover?

Insurance for emergencies in the pipes and drains you are responsible for, from a burst pipe to an obstruction in a drain, with an engineer sent to fix it.

Why is plumbing and drainage cover worth having?

A burst pipe or blocked drain is disruptive and expensive to fix at short notice. The cover pays for the repair and gets someone to you quickly.

Is there a time limit for reporting a problem?

Yes. Emergencies must be reported within 48 hours of discovery, so call the helpline as soon as you notice a problem.

Why choose WeSure for home cover?

Because the cover we arrange is an insurance policy, arranged through a firm regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, rather than a maintenance agreement. That means clear terms, a complaints route and a claims helpline.

Can I buy this on its own?

No. Each of these covers is an add-on to a home or landlord insurance policy arranged through us. If you do not yet have a policy with us, ask for a home insurance quote and we will add the cover you want.

Ready to talk about plumbing and drainage?

Tell us a little about what you need and we will come back within one working day. No obligation, and nothing is applied for until you say so.

Cover is subject to underwriting and to the terms and conditions of the policy. Conditions and exclusions apply. Please refer to the policy documents for full details.