Home tips and FAQs

Flooded covering cars and ground floor of a building in a residential street in york
Flooding advice

Home safety

10 February 2025

Learn how to stay safe, prepare for, and protect your property during and after a flood, and how to make a claim.

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Is your home ready for winter?

Home maintenance

10 February 2025

Prepare your home for winter with our top tips on dealing with heating, blackouts, floods, gutters, and making sure you've got the right level of insurance cover.

Young boy wearing wellies and an anorak as he stands near flood puddles
How to fortify your home against flood damage

Home safety

10 February 2025

Learn how to prepare for and protect your home from high winds and floods, including resistance and resilience measures.

Closeup of frozen window at home
How to protect your home from freezing winter weather

Home safety

10 February 2025

Protecting your home in winter can be tricky. Keep your cool with AXA’s guide to making your home safe and warm as the big winter freeze bites.

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How to protect your home from storm damage

Home safety

10 February 2025

Learn how to protect your home from storm damage with our tips, including storm warnings and post-storm actions.

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How to protect your home from high winds

Home safety

10 February 2025

Learn how to protect your home from high winds with tips on roof maintenance, garden preparation, and emergency kits.

Chrome tap with water dripping from it
How to fix a dripping tap

Home maintenance

18 November 2024

Learn how to fix a dripping tap and protect your home from water damage with our easy-to-follow guide.

Man holding bucket up to ceiling
How to protect your home from escape of water

Home maintenance

15 November 2024

One of the most common sources of property damage is escaping water. Here are AXA's tips for preventing water damage from burst pipes or leaks.

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Is your outbuilding protected this winter?

Home maintenance

14 November 2024

Outbuildings are becoming increasingly common in the UK. Discover how to keep them in great shape through upgrades, maintenance, and the right insurance cover.