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Cigarette burn of sofa - can I claim on insurance!

My friend kindly was babysitting for my dog last night and unfortunately burned the settee.

There is one burn but it has gone right through!

Would I be able to claim on my home contents insurance for this?

Thanks x
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  • Probably do you have accidental damage on policy? But remember if you make a claim subsequent premiums will rise.
  • far2812
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    Yes I do - I am gutted because it is right on the front of the seat so it cannot be changed!
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  • onlyroz
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    I'd be more cross about invited guests smoking in my house TBH :eek:
  • Maybe the homeowner smokes herself?
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  • Is it leather or material. Sometimes it can be quite easy to patch up a leather hole but not cheap if you get it done properly.

    As long as you have stipulated that you're a smoker and you have full accidental damage, you should be fine.

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  • far2812
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    Oh I don't think I stipulated I am a smoker! I am not but my friend is- will that make a difference? x
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  • SailorSam
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    You may have a clause in your insurance that you pay the first few hundred pounds yourself, would it be worth a claim ?
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  • pinkshoes
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    I would ask your friend to pay for the damage, as it was rather careless!
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  • Wilma33
    Wilma33 Posts: 681 Forumite
    Has your friend not offered to pay? What was she thinking?!
  • Your friend should be footing the bill!
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