--- title: Insurance Claims News & Advice l Loss Assessors l AKA Claims | Water damage description: Water damage | Need help with your insurance claim? Get every penny you deserve, call 0800 285 1610 for a free consultation with one of our experienced loss assessors. --- [![Client Login](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-20850206-png/images/template/client-login.png?width=115&name=client-login.png "Client Login")](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/) [![AKA Insurance Loss Assessors](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-20850208-png/images/template/logo.png?width=300&name=logo.png "AKA Insurance Loss Assessors")](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/) [![Call us now on 0800 285 1610](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-20850195-png/images/template/call-us-now.png?width=304&name=call-us-now.png "Call us now on 0800 285 1610")](tel:08002851610) # News & Advice ## [5 tips to avoid burst pipes](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/bid/272347/5-tips-to-avoid-burst-pipes) Posted by [Katie Lincoln](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/author/katie-lincoln) on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 @ 13:02 PM [![](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-17857847-jpg/images/avoid_burst_pipes1.jpg) ](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/bid/272347/5-tips-to-avoid-burst-pipes) There was a 44% rise in the cost of water damage insurance claims last year. Research by [Allianz](http://www.totallandlordinsurance.co.uk/landlord-insurance-news/landlord-buildings-insurance/allianz-water-damage-costs-on-the-rise/800694025) Insurance also shows that 40% of all claims were related to burst pipes, with kitchens bearing the brunt of the damage.  With the temperamental UK weather, those of us who are away from home for a length of time are being urged to take some basic precautions to guard against burst pipes. [Read More](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/bid/272347/5-tips-to-avoid-burst-pipes) Topics: [burst pipes](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/burst-pipes), [Water damage](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/water-damage) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [All posts](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/all) ### Contact Us ### Subscribe ### Follow Us ### Recent Posts ### Categories - [Burglary (1)](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/burglary) - [burst pipes (1)](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/burst-pipes) - [Fire damage (1)](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/fire-damage) - [Flood damage (3)](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/flood-damage) - [Home insurance (3)](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/home-insurance) - [Loss Adjusters (1)](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/loss-adjusters) - [Water damage (1)](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/water-damage) ### Quick Links ### Useful Links - [Brighton Loss Assessors](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/brighton-loss-assessors) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/privacy-policy) - [ATOM Feed](https://akamiclaims-co.hs-sites.com/blog/rss.xml) - [Site Map](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/water-damage#) - [Resources](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/resources) - [Client Login](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/contact) ### Connect With Us - [![](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-20850189-png/images/template/icon-social-facebook.png) Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/AKA-MI-Claims/161139897252651) - [![](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-20850188-png/images/template/icon-social-twitter.png)Twitter](http://twitter.com/#!/lossassessors) - [![](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-20850197-png/images/template/icon-social-linkedin.png) LinkedIn](http://akamiclaims.co.uk/?__hstc=214394952.c42269677a9fb9593fa2135bfac9de34.1458538959304.1458538959304.1458538959304.1&__hssc=214394952.1.1458538959305&__hsfp=2387495220) - [![](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-20850182-png/images/template/icon-social-youtube.png)Youtube](http://www.youtube.com/akamiclaims) ### Company Details Allsop Kane & Allen Ltd Half Crown House 26 Old Steine Brighton East Sussex BN1 1EL Tel: 01273 670 006 Copyright © 2018 AKA Claims Ltd. All Rights Reserved Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Members of the Institute of Loss Assessors