Listed building insurance
Protecting a listed building is like owning a little piece of history. It's both a privilege and a responsibility. Maintaining a listed building can be costly though, so it's important to make sure you're properly covered.
Protecting your most valuable asset
We'll consider cover for most graded buildings and buildings featuring older construction methods, such as wattle and daub, timber frame and lathe and plaster. John Lewis Specialist Home Insurance’s experienced underwriting and claims teams can offer a claim management service tailored to the contents of your home, whether its single pieces of art or hand crafted jewellery.
We understand how important it is for you to have the right level of cover and protection so if you haven't had a full survey recently, we may decide to provide a valuation at the underwriter's discretion to ensure that you have the right cover. Call 0800 916 6880 to speak with an expert underwriter. Calls may be recorded or monitored.
What is a listed building?
A listed building is judged to be of national importance due to its special architectural or historic interest. Even some significant modern buildings are listed. These properties are placed on a national list to give them extra legal protection.
Buildings are put into one of three listing categories according to their relative importance. These categories vary between England, Wales and Scotland. Grade II buildings are the most likely grade listing for a homeowner in England.
Category status in England and Wales
Grade | Criteria | Percentage of all listed buildings |
|---|---|---|
Grade 1 | Exceptional interest | Only 2.5% |
Grade II* | More than special interest | 5.8% |
Grade II | Special interest | 91.7% |
Category status in Scotland
Grade | Criteria | Percentage of all listed buildings |
|---|---|---|
Category A | National or international importance | 7% |
Category B | Regional or more than local importance | 50% |
Category C | Local importance | 43% |
Is your home listed?
Discover if your home is listed and if so, what grade it is.
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Find out more about John Lewis Specialist Home Insurance, including contents cover, which is brought to you through Covea Insurance.
If your property is not a listed building, Specialist Home Insurance could still be right for you. Call 0800 916 6880 to speak with an expert underwriter. Calls may be recorded or monitored.
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