Protect Your Project from Foundations to Finish – and Beyond

At Point 1, we’re committed to supporting your self-build journey from planning to completion and beyond. That’s why we’ve partnered with BuildStore Insurance Services, the UK’s leading provider of self and custom build financial solutions, to bring you their trusted BuildCare suite of insurance products.

BuildCare Site Insurance: Essential Protection During Construction

Building your own home is a major undertaking and while it's exciting, it comes with risks. Whether you’re working with contractors, managing a selfbuild, or carrying out significant renovations or conversions, your standard home insurance won't provide the cover you need.

BuildCare Site Insurance is specifically designed to protect your build from the unexpected. It provides comprehensive cover against:

• Damage caused by fire, storm, flood, vandalism, or malicious damage
• Theft of tools and/or materials
• Public Liability Cover
• Employer’s liability for anyone working on your site

This insurance gives you the peace of mind that if something goes wrong during the build, you're protected.

BuildCare 10-Year Structural Warranty: Confidence That Lasts

Once your build is complete, the protection doesn’t stop. The BuildCare 10-Year Structural Warranty offers long-term reassurance by covering structural defects that may emerge after completion that are often not included in standard buildings insurance policies.

This warranty:

• Provides cover for up to 10 years following completion
• Protects against structural defects due to design, faulty materials, or poor workmanship
• Meets lender and mortgage provider requirements, and offers reassurance to future buyers
• Enhances the value and marketability of your finished home

Comprehensive Inspections for Lasting Assurance

To ensure full eligibility for warranty cover, your project will be subject to a series of critical stage inspections carried out by qualified surveyors throughout the construction process. These inspections are designed to:

• Monitor structural integrity at key build stages (e.g. foundations, superstructure, roofing, completion)
• Identify and flag any potential issues early on before they become costly problems
• Confirm that construction meets warranty and building control standards

These stage inspections are not just a formal requirement, they provide a valuable layer of oversight and reassurance throughout the build, giving you confidence that your home is being constructed to the highest standards from the ground up.