An accurate Declared Value of a block of flats is the first step in best buildings insurance cover. Set too high, and the insured could be paying more than necessary for buildings insurance cover. Too low, and there may be insufficient cover in place in the event of a legitimate claim.
With buildings insurance premiums contributing to such a large portion of the annual service charge of a block of flats, it remains essential that a Declared Value can be demonstrated to be accurate and supplied by a regulated, independent, specialist provider.
BCH (formally known as Barrett Corp Harrington) has been providing Reinstatement Cost Assessments since 2006. Ranging from 2 unit maisonettes up to mixed use developments with Declared Values exceeding £1bn (that's right- billion!), BCH have provided accurate Reinstatement Cost Assessments on developments of all sizes and all fittings a flat could possibly contain.
The BCH FlatRate report presents Property Managers and Managing Agents with a succinct yet thorough report that provides essential information in a format that can be easily shared with other stakeholders, be them freeholders, insurers or leaseholders.
Key People
Mark Briggs - Managing Director
Martyn Barrett - Chairman
Grace Hill - Flats Reinstatement Cost Assessment Administrator
Testimonials
“Barrett Corp & Harrington are passionate and focussed in everything they do. They are experts to whom we consistently turn to for insurance reinstatement valuations.”
Mike Backner, Director – Bridge Insurance Brokers Ltd
“Barrett Corp & Harrington are a professional, approachable team with values parallel to agents. They provide a service that we can guarantee, so our clients will be dealt with promptly, efficiently and in a manner, our insureds would expect from us. From large estate valuations to individual homes, the team offers a personal service, by real people.”
Julia Key, Senior Agent – NFU Mutual
“Barrett Corp & Harrington give us a fantastic service at every opportunity. Since working with them on a number of Reinstatement Cost Assessments, they’ve demonstrated professionalism, sound advice and excellent value for money. We’re in safe hands with BCH.”
Rob Mayo, CEO – Insurety Ltd
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