Rentokil Insurance - Wall Tie Corrosion Cover

 What is covered?

• Replacement of wall ties affected by corrosion.

• Inspection when necessary, to find out the extent of the corrosion.

• Installation of new wall ties in masonry cavity walls where necessary, in accordance with Building Research Establishment Digest 329.

• Repair a wall, or any part of a wall, where we removed bricks or blocks so that we could replace a wall tie.

 What is not covered?

• Outbuildings unless these are specifically covered in the Schedule of Insurance.

• Decoration.

• Removal or replacement of fixtures, fittings, furniture and furnishings.

• Rebuilding walls that have collapsed.

• Re-rendering walls.

• Repairs to internal wall surfaces damaged as a result of corrosion of cavity wall ties.

• Repairs to existing cavity wall insulation systems.

• Additional ties which were left out from the original construction of the building or which have been removed for any reason.

• Third party fees, including e.g. advisers fees, listed building consent.

Specific Requirements

During the period of insurance you must not fill the wall cavities with insulation without our written permission. If you do not get our written permission we may refuse a claim.

Terms & Conditions apply.