Tree roots

Roots of trees, shrubs and plants

What’s not covered

Loss, damage or liability arising from or in connected with the roots of trees, shrubs and plants.

We do cover:

  • liquid leaking or overflowing from pipes or drains that are blocked or damaged by roots to the extent this is covered by the insured event ‘escape of liquid’;
  • roots from a fallen tree to the extent covered under the insured event ‘impact’.