Home Assist

Fixtures, Fittings and Services

Home Assist provides emergency assistance in the event of sudden and unexpected household incidents that are potentially life-threatening or could cause further structural damage to the property.

In the event of a home emergency, an appropriate service provider such as an electrician, plumber, locksmith or glazier will be arranged to attend to the problem at the nominated address.

Call-out fee and the first hour of labour are covered

Thereafter, normal rates apply

All parts and materials used are excluded and remain for the member’s account

Maintenance-related issues are not covered

A home emergency is defined as an event that is potentially life-threatening or could possibly cause structural or further damage to the property.

Overall limit:
Cover is limited to a maximum of three incidents or up to R2 000 per annum, per policy.

Emergency Services Notification and Call Out

At the member’s request, emergency notifications can be relayed to the relevant emergency services, including police, traffic authorities, fire brigade, ambulance, security services or other emergency service providers.

Electrical

  • Distribution boards, circuits and main cables causing power failure
  • Earth leakage relays causing power failure
  • Geyser connections, thermostats and elements
  • Multiple plug points causing power failure
  • Lightning strikes on wiring causing power failure
  • Burnt wiring or plug point connections causing power failure
  • General house wiring
  • Connections to electrical motors causing power failure
  • Municipal electrical connections within the property causing power failure
  • Electrical gates and doors
  • Jacuzzis, swimming pools and borehole pumps
  • Air conditioners and commercial refrigeration
  • Repairs not complying with regulated specifications such as SABS
  • Electrical motors, including gate motors
  • White appliances such as stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers

Plumbing

  • Burst water connections and pipes causing further structural damage
  • Overflowing or blocked drains, internal and external, that may cause further structural damage
  • Geyser-related problems such as no hot water, subject to case circumstances including water pressure or overflow
  • Concealed pipes
  • Specialist services such as leak detectors
  • Drain specialists such as roto-rooter or drain surgeons
  • Replacement of a burst geyser
  • Jacuzzis, swimming pools and boreholes
  • Leaking taps running into a basin or shower

Locksmith

  • Keys broken off or lost for the main entrance or exit of the house
  • A child locked inside the house or any room within the house
  • Outbuildings and garages
  • Padlocks

Glaziers

  • Glass that has been damaged or broken and poses a security risk to the premises
  • Mirrors or specialised glass
  • Other Assistance
  • In cases not listed above, assistance may still be provided. However, the member will be liable for all associated costs.

Any other cases we will be able to assist the client, but they will be liable for ALL the costs.

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