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Buildings insurance

It's more than just bricks and mortar, it's your home. And we can help you protect it. With our buildings insurance you'll not only get a 25% discount for buying online, you'll also get:


  • Up to £500,000 buildings cover as standard
  • Up to £50 refund refund towards any fees your current provider may charge for switching
  • The chance to reduce your premiums by choosing a higher excess
  • Alternative accommodation for you and your pets, 20% of the building's sum insured
  • Cover for your legal liability as the building's owner, up to £2,000,000
  • The option to choose full accidental damage cover as well

With our buildings insurance, you're covered for so much more than you'd expect. That includes the cost of replacing all relevant locks if you discover your keys are lost or stolen.

See full details of Half Price Contents offer, Online Discount & Switcher fees

Find out more about buildings insurance
Read our summary of what's covered, and check you qualify.

View policy summary and full policy wording* (PDF)

About flood and storm damage claims
Find out what to do if you're affected by flood or storm damage, and how
 you're protected by our insurance policies.

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insurance quote

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Save with our combined home insurance

Take out a Barclays combined Home Insurance policy and get Half Price Contents cover as well as a further 25% discount for buying online.

To apply you'll need ...

  • An indication of the age of the property
  • Any claims history
  • Your bank details
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Barclays Insurance Services Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 973765. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.

The insurer of Barclays Home Insurance is Gresham Insurance Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered Office: 8 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NG. Registered in England. Registered No. 110410.

The insurer of Home Emergency is Inter Partner Assistance SA, authorised by the Commission Bancaire, Financiere et des Assurances (the Banking Finance and Insurance Commission) in Belgium and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK. Registered UK Office: The Quadrangle, 106–118 Station Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1PR. Registered No. FC008998.