Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI)

Advantage Home Construction Insurance: structural warranties for developments in the United Kingdom

Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) presents itself as a specialist in arranging ten-year structural warranties, also known as latent defects insurance or building warranties, for residential and mixed-use developments across the United Kingdom. The firm operates under the trading name Advantage and its activity focuses on providing development security, protecting developers, funders, housing providers and homebuyers throughout the entire project lifecycle.

The company states that it has amassed over £6 billion in insured risks since it was founded and that it has 85 years of combined experience in the building insurance industry. It also indicates that it has fully staffed offices in Warrington, London and Birmingham, which allows it to provide coverage to all regions of the country.

What it covers and who it is aimed at

AHCI's product range includes structural defects warranties, performance bonds, road and sewer bonds, self-build insurance, commercial schemes, retrospective warranty and insurance, barn conversion warranty, contractors all risks insurance and insurance backed guarantees (IBGs). The company also offers warranties for new build and latent defects insurance.

Its clients include property developers, builders and homeowners, as well as housing associations. The firm states that it can tailor cover to a single property, a conversion or a multi-unit residential development, with the aim of meeting lender requirements.

Support and complementary services

The company highlights that each client has a dedicated relationship manager and a team of experts working both on and off site. It also offers free technical support, development finance, competitive rates and a service focused on speed in quoting and issuing cover. Among the arguments it uses to address its audience are reputation, customer relationships and repeat business.

AHCI presents itself as a fully approved code sponsor and as a designated representative of Build Secure Ltd, an entity authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. AHCI Limited is registered in England and Wales with company number 09135644 and FRN 648206.

Offices and presence

The company operates nationally from its offices in Warrington, London and Birmingham. Its registered office is at Advantage House, 110 Mere Grange, Leaside Road, St Helens, WA9 5GG.

Customer reviews

The site includes customer testimonials highlighting the professionalism and speed of the service. One customer mentions that the company has covered several of their projects and that it remains their firm of choice; another indicates that they received the final certificate within 24 hours once the paperwork and inspection were completed, and a third thanks them for the help received during the process of arranging structural insurance for a self-build.

Location and contact

Advantage House, 110 Mere Grange, Leaside Road, St Helens, WA9 5GG · Phone: 0800 0987 934 · Email: sales@ahci.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday: closed.