HomeServe UK

Anybody who has watched as a burst pipe sends water pouring through the ceiling knows how stressful a domestic emergency can be. It's a fact that 86% of homeowners have suffered a domestic emergency at some point, but home emergencies aren't covered by most household insurance policies and it is often hard to find a reliable, affordable tradesman in an emergency.

These are precisely the needs that HomeServe set out to address when it was established in 1993. We built a network of experienced, committed contractors, offering customers the reassurance of approved engineers, a prompt response, generous cover and claims limits and the convenience of having one number to call in an emergency.

Over time, we have expanded our product range from our original plumbing and drainage cover to include electrics, gas and oil central heating, external water supply pipe, internal gas supply pipe, appliance repairs, pest infestations, locksmith service and glazing repairs.

We have also expanded our partner base, and now work with many major utilities, appliance manufacturers and other companies that have an affinity with our products.

Recognising that homeowners the world over face the same problems, we have expanded internationally and now operate in the UK, US, France, Spain and are test marketing in Italy and Germany. With over 10 million policies from 4.5 million customers, we are continuing to grow rapidly, following our clear strategy to become the first place people turn to for home emergencies and repairs.