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British weather 'could lead to home repair need'

The ever-changing and unpredictable British weather could result in many people carrying out home improvement work, according to the latest research.

Abbey has revealed that 11 per cent of British homes have been damaged by the weather in the last five years, suggesting home improvement work could have been needed to rectify the problems.

"Bad weather damage is a costly inconvenience and for some people, especially in flood areas, it is becoming a yearly nightmare," said Lloyd Wilson, head of Abbey home insurance product development.

A quarter of all damage done to properties is to the interior, Abbey has said, with things such as loose tiles leading to water leaking into houses.

The Scots are the least likely to be concerned with potential weather damage, according to the research, with just 29 per cent worried about the problems that Abbey claims costs an average of £2,699.

In December, the Energy Saving Trust suggested that homeowners could save as much as £200 a year by properly insulating their property.

See how much you could save with a home improvement loan from Lombard Direct.

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23/01/2008 15:19:14

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