Your home can be left unoccupied for up to 30 days with full cover. If it's been left longer than 30 days, or if you expect it to be, please let us know so we can make sure your insurance will cover this. You can do this using our online form. Simply select 'Something Else' from the options listed and use the free text box to tell us how long you think you'll be away for and the reason for this.
If at all possible, there are some actions that may help to protect your home if you know it's going to be left unoccupied:
Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on the property
Make sure windows and doors are locked (with keys removed) and the alarm set
Switch off and unplug electrical items
Turn off the gas at the mains, unless it's required for an automatically controlled heating system
Turn off the water at the mains and drain the system (unless water's required for an automatically controlled heating system)