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Aug 23, 2026

What to do in the first hour after damage

The first hour decides how the claim goes, more than anything you do later.

Photograph everything before you move a single thing, including the wide shot of the room.

Stop the damage spreading — that part you are obliged to do, and it is covered.

Call us before the carrier. We will tell you whether claiming is even worth it.