Preventing frozen pipes this winter

Burst pipes are one of the most common and costly winter insurance claims, and they’re often avoidable. Whether you’re managing a commercial property, second home, or rental portfolio, this free infographic offers simple tips to help prevent frozen pipes and reduce the risk of water damage.

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Executive Summary

This one-page infographic outlines practical steps to prevent frozen and burst pipes, one of the leading causes of winter insurance claims in the UK.

Key points include:

• Keep the heating on low during cold spells, even when the property is empty

• Insulate exposed pipework in lofts, garages, and external areas

• Know where your stopcock is and how to turn off the water in an emergency

• Leave internal doors open to allow warm air to circulate

• Drain systems in unoccupied properties when possible

• Check your insurance policy for unoccupancy rules and temperature requirements

• Install leak detection systems for added protection

Why this matters:

• Water damage can be extensive, disruptive, and expensive

• Many winter claims are declined due to policy conditions not being met

• Simple prevention steps can reduce risk, avoid disruption, and support claims validity

This guide is ideal for landlords, holiday homeowners, commercial property owners, and residential clients.