How much would it cost to rebuild your property?

The rebuild cost is the amount it would cost to completely rebuild your home if it was destroyed beyond repair. It includes the price of labour and materials. This cost is usually lower than your home’s sale price or market value. Basing your policy on your home’s rebuild cost will prevent you from over-insuring and paying higher premiums than necessary.

If your home is made of non-standard materials (not brick-built) or has specialist architectural features, its rebuild cost may be higher than its market value. In this case, insure your home against the higher rebuild cost not the lower sale price or market value to avoid any insurance shortfalls.  

Calculating your rebuild cost 

If you own a standard, brick-built home there are two ways to calculate your rebuild cost:

If your home is made from non-standard materials, has special architectural features, or if you live in a listed building contact a chartered surveyor for advice.

To find out if you live in a listed building go to the relevant website for your country:

To find a chartered surveyor go to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors website.

If you have recently bought your home the rebuild cost will be on your mortgage valuation or deeds.

Your rebuild cost should include any professional fees associated with rebuilding and the cost of clearing the site. 

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