How to storm-proof your home, from roof tiles to garden fences
Source: The Guardian ·
With an extremely wet and windy winter forecast, take steps to keep you and your home safe and dryWith the Met Office warning that this year’s supersized El Niño could mean a wet and stormy winter lies ahead, it’s never been more important to maintain your home.Payouts for storm damage to UK homes surged 32% to £244m in 2025 amid the destruction caused by the heavy rain and strong winds that…
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With the Met Office warning that this year’s supersized El Niño could mean a wet and stormy winter lies ahead, it’s never been more important to maintain your home. Payouts for storm damage to UK homes surged 32% to £244m in 2025 amid the destruction caused by the heavy rain and strong winds that accompanied the likes of Storm Éowyn and Storm Floris. But that is just part of the picture, with total claims for weather damage to homes and possessions hitting £758m last year, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). It says this figure points to “the toll that increasingly severe weather is taking on homes”. However, experts say regular maintenance can help prevent damage to your property. With that in mind, here are practical steps you can take to make sure your home is best-placed to ride out the storms. Alex Peters, a cost guide expert at Checkatrade, says: “The primary line of defence begins at roof level, where high winds will dislodge weak structures and create…