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      • Maintenance of Parts
      • Dealing With Condensation
      • And Finally
    • Conservatory
      • Routine Care & Cleaning
      • Caring for the Interior
      • Caring for Glazing
      • Caring for Blinds
      • Caring for Locks, Hinges and Handles
      • Caring for Mastic Sealant
      • Caring for Gutters
      • And Finally
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      • Carrying out a Roof Inspection
      • Roof & Loft Space Ventilation
      • Keeping Your Roof Clean
      • Caring for Drainage Systems
      • Restoring vs Replacing Your Roof
      • And Finally
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      • Dealing With Leaks & Condensation
      • Repairing Grout & Sealant
      • Maintaining Shower Doors
      • Unblocking Drains
      • Fixing Blocked Taps
      • Cleaning Your Bathroom
      • Bathroom Remodelling
      • And Finally
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      • Maintenance
      • Fibreboard Cabinets
      • Natural Wood Cabinets
      • Metal Cabinets
      • Thermofoil Cabinets
      • Glass Cabinet Doors
      • Laminated Countertops
      • Quartz, Granite or Marble
      • Fittings
      • And Finally
  • Protect Your Home
    • Home Insurance
      • Double Excess
      • Insure the Rebuild
      • Is the Total Content Value Insured
      • List High Value Items Separately
      • Check Your Surroundings
      • Can You Leave
      • Have You Been Transparent
      • What if You Work From Home
      • Beware The Comparison Sites
    • Mortgage Life Insurance
      • Two Kinds of Mortgage Insurance
      • A Catch to Watch Out For
      • No Dependents
      • Can You Save by Switching?
      • Guaranteed Premiums
      • Riskier = Pricier
      • Where To Get The Best Deal
    • Wills & Probate
      • 10 Important Facts
      • Why Not Make Your Own Will
    • Financing Your Next Home Improvement
      • Your Best Deal
      • Check The Small Print
      • Early Repayment Charges
      • Watch The Interest Rate
      • Costly Complications
      • Get The Right Kind of Interest
      • Hidden Costs To Watch Out For
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IBG vs manufacturer’s warranty vs company written guarantee: what’s the difference?

IBG vs manufacturer's warranty vs company written guarantee: what's the difference?

An Insurance Backed Guarantee, a manufacturer’s warranty and a company written guarantee cover different faults, with different claim routes. Here’s who covers what and when.

Do UK installers legally need an Insurance Backed Guarantee?

Do UK installers legally need an Insurance Backed Guarantee

Whether you must provide an Insurance Backed Guarantee depends on your trade and scheme. Here’s the position for double glazing, renewables, roofing, bathrooms, kitchens and general building — trade by trade, in one table.

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