Church Conversion Insurance
In 1969 the law changed to allow the Church of England to release redundant buildings for other uses but in reality only a few self builders have been fortunate enough to transform a redundant church into residential conversions. If you’re one of the lucky few who has managed to find yourself a place of worship which you will soon be calling home, Self-builder’s self building insurance for church conversions will make sure that you have all the site insurance you need to protect your investment during the church conversion process.
Underwritten by RSA, Self-builder’s church conversion site insurance will provide you with a single policy to meet all of your insurance protection needs.
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Why do I need Church Conversion Site Insurance?
The process involved in transforming a religious building into a home is complex and time consuming. The specific nature of the work involved in a church conversion is likely to increase the financial implications of something going wrong during the self build project. When you’re working with stained glass windows, arched masonry, original woodwork and original architecture it’s essential to ensure that these features are maintained to the highest standards, and to protect yourself against unforeseen damage which could reduce the value of the property.
Key Features of Church Conversion Site Insurance
Self-builder can arrange cost-effective church conversion insurance to include all the cover you’ll need in the event of something going wrong during the self build process. This policy will ensure that you are protected against significant financial losses as a result of accidental damage, fire, theft, flood and other risks facing a self build conversion site.
Our church conversion site insurance policy includes:
What else do I need to consider when converting a church?
There are a number of factors to bear in mind when planning to convert a church into a residential dwelling. Some churches come with covenants which protect the building from alteration and ensure that it is only used for specific authorised purposes so it’s essential to consult the local church authority and council planning officer to find out about any restrictions placed on the church before making a decision to buy. You will also need to liaise with the English Heritage if your church is a listed building so it’s worth checking this out as soon as you look around a potential church to convert. If tombstones remain on the site you may also need to grant visiting rights to relatives.
If a church conversion seems all too daunting for you, it may be worth considering a smaller chapel which can be more easily converted into a residential property and is more manageable for individual self builders. Our church conversion site insurance will also provide all the cover you need to convert a chapel.
How do I arrange Church Conversion Site Insurance?
To arrange Church Conversion Site Insurance with Self-builder, call FREEPHONE 0800 018 7660 and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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