Tree roots

Roots of trees, shrubs and plants

NOT COVERED

What’s not covered

Loss, damage or legal liability for or caused by, connected with or arising from the roots of trees, shrubs and plants.

We do cover damage to the home and contents, depending on the cover you have, caused by:

  • liquid escaping or overflowing from pipes or drains that are blocked or damaged by roots to the extent this is covered under insured event ‘Escape of liquid’
  • roots from a fallen tree to the extent the loss or damage is covered under the insured event ‘Impact’.