{"id":1698,"date":"2024-05-03T14:43:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T14:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/preparing-for-winter-weather\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T13:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:54:27","slug":"preparing-for-winter-weather","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/resources\/preparing-for-winter-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting your business or property in bad weather"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-no-margin hero has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--150);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--150);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/preparing-for-winter-weather.webp&apos;);background-size:cover;\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-max-huge-font-size wp-elements-0e7736220916e5805ff28f3a76aab9f6\">Protecting your business or property in bad weather<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-18fb7c12d3f385cc2f2807bfefe4f4e7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Tips and resources for preparation and claims<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top tips on preparing for winter weather (and what to do when it hits)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow, heavy rain, and strong winds can cause problems for your business or damage to your premises or rental property. It\u2019s important that you have the right cover in place and know how to make a claim if the worst should happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From how to make a claim to tips for winter weather provision, here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group useful-links has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5c1019d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--140);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--140);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-azure-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4c7506c8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-professional-liability-faqs\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">How to make a claim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-no-style wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/insurance-claims\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"467\" >Make a claim online<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.mysedgwick.com\/simplybusiness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Track your claim<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"is-style-no-style wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.simplybusiness.co.uk\/hc\/en-gb\/?_gl=1*1kejcdl*_ga*NzIxOTU3NTYyLjE3MTU4MzU5NzY.*_ga_PCBVYX06QP*MTcxNTk0MjU4Ni41LjEuMTcxNTk0Njc3My4yOC4wLjA.\">Contact and support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quote.simplybusiness.co.uk\/support\/documents\/request\/forgot-policy-number?_gl=1*cdog8e*_ga*NzIxOTU3NTYyLjE3MTU4MzU5NzY.*_ga_PCBVYX06QP*MTcxNTk0MjU4Ni41LjEuMTcxNTk0Njc3My4yOC4wLjA.\">Get your policy documents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.simplybusiness.co.uk\/hc\/en-gb\/?_gl=1*k5lbsk*_ga*NzIxOTU3NTYyLjE3MTU4MzU5NzY.*_ga_PCBVYX06QP*MTcxNTk0MjU4Ni41LjEuMTcxNTk0Njc3My4yOC4wLjA.\">Our customers\u2019 questions answered<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"410\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/how-to-make-a-claim.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"How to make a claim\" class=\"wp-image-6793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/how-to-make-a-claim.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/how-to-make-a-claim.webp?resize=800,320 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/how-to-make-a-claim.webp?resize=768,307 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/how-to-make-a-claim.webp?resize=1024,410 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/how-to-make-a-claim.webp?resize=150,60 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-323a0f85 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-97511caf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/sme-insurance\/severe-weather-business-preparation\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1055\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-premises.webp\" alt=\"Preparing your business\" class=\"wp-image-6797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-premises.webp 921w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-premises.webp?resize=800,324 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-premises.webp?resize=768,311 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-premises.webp?resize=150,61 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"get-back-to-running-your-business\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How to prepare your business for bad weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d9b6ebdf8ae5ca86fb5a5b1a88efc93 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Whether you run your business from an office, a storefront, or your own home, there are measures you can take to prepare for severe weather this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/sme-insurance\/severe-weather-business-preparation\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1055\" >tips for preparing your business for bad weather<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-323a0f85 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-97511caf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/property-maintenance\/prepare-your-property-for-winter\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1591\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/prepare-your-rental-property.webp\" alt=\"Rental property\" class=\"wp-image-6811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/prepare-your-rental-property.webp 921w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/prepare-your-rental-property.webp?resize=800,324 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/prepare-your-rental-property.webp?resize=768,311 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/prepare-your-rental-property.webp?resize=150,61 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"get-back-to-running-your-business\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How to prepare your property for bad weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68a33de7e2be5e593b628e812f840968 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">From checking your roof, guttering and chimneys in advance, to providing tenants with sandbags, there are measures you can take to limit storm damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-079c2c5972c11cf45d3645919d2afe64 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:1.7\">Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/property-maintenance\/prepare-your-property-for-winter\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1591\" >tips for preparing your property for bad weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group useful-links has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5c1019d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--140);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--140);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-azure-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4c7506c8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-professional-liability-faqs\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Have you considered these covers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-no-style wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/business-contents-insurance\/\">Business contents insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"is-style-no-style wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/landlord-insurance\/content-insurance\/\">Landlord contents insurance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/business-equipment-insurance\/\">Equipment cover<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/personal-accident-insurance\/\">Personal accident insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-323a0f85 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-97511caf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/property-maintenance\/frozen-pipes-guide-for-landlords\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1389\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/frozen-pipes.webp\" alt=\"Frozen pipes\" class=\"wp-image-6849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/frozen-pipes.webp 921w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/frozen-pipes.webp?resize=800,324 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/frozen-pipes.webp?resize=768,311 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/frozen-pipes.webp?resize=150,61 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"get-back-to-running-your-business\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How can landlords check for and avoid frozen pipes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-889052c00eef8da220acaacf21bf6322 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Minimise the risk of flooding by taking steps to prevent frozen pipes in your rental property, and read our tips for fixing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7891ec7d12477ba946c3a23eceefa539 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:1.7\">Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/property-maintenance\/frozen-pipes-guide-for-landlords\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1389\" >how to spot and fix a frozen pipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-323a0f85 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-97511caf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/strategy\/crisis-management-guide-for-business\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1074\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-continuity-plan.webp\" alt=\"Business-continuity-plan\" class=\"wp-image-6868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-continuity-plan.webp 921w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-continuity-plan.webp?resize=800,324 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-continuity-plan.webp?resize=768,311 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/business-continuity-plan.webp?resize=150,61 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"get-back-to-running-your-business\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How to write a business continuity plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f59787ea237200a481acb5d5a9566b0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">How will you keep your business going in the event of disruption? Use this guide to document potential risks and plan how you\u2019d adapt and respond to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8aa007da7f88862b7111868958705ac wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:1.7\">Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/strategy\/crisis-management-guide-for-business\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1074\" >step-by-step guide to writing a business continuity plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-323a0f85 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-97511caf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/health-and-safety-risk-assessment-guide\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"884\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/health-and-safety.webp\" alt=\"Health and safety\" class=\"wp-image-6874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/health-and-safety.webp 921w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/health-and-safety.webp?resize=800,324 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/health-and-safety.webp?resize=768,311 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/health-and-safety.webp?resize=150,61 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"get-back-to-running-your-business\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How to do a health and safety risk assessment for your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-798e90de7f0c184ab3af5258c3f73578 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Keep your workplace and workers safe by making sure you have a comprehensive risk assessment in place, and don&#8217;t forget to keep it up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-azure-800-color has-text-color has-link-color 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