Home Services Franchises

A homeowner submitted a claim under their home insurance policy after cracks developed internally and externally at the point where a conservatory adjoined the main house.Despite accepting that subsidence had occurred, the insurer declined the claim. It asserted that the conservatory foundations were defective because they were not sufficiently deep for the prevailing ground conditions and adjacent planting. On this basis, the insurer relied on a policy exclusion for faulty design or workmanship...

1. Context and ChallengeFollowing a severe and widely reported flash-flooding event, elderly and vulnerable homeowners experienced extensive flooding to the ground floor of their property. Fire crews attended the street and pumped water from several homes, including the customers’ property.Despite this clear context, the insurer initially recorded the loss as storm damage rather than flood damage. This early misclassification had significant consequences: inappropriate inspections were arranged,...

A proud moment unfolded on 26th February 2026 as Junaid Shan of Concept Claim Solutions (Middlesbrough) was announced as the winner of Rising Star of the Year at the Modern Claims Awards.The Modern Claims Awards is a nationally recognised event celebrating excellence across the UK insurance and claims sector. Bringing together insurers, brokers, loss assessors, loss adjusters, and service providers, the awards shine a spotlight on those shaping the future of the sector and making a lasting impac...

Extra Help is delighted to share that Sarah Sanders, Director of Operations and owner of Extra Help South Hams, Torbay, West Devon and Bude, has just been named a finalist in the 2026 Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards. Her nomination for Woman Franchisee Employee of the Year recognises the comprehensive hands-on support and training she provides across our network.Why this mattersThis nomination isn’t just an accolade – it’s solid proof of Extra Help’s commitment to investing in p...

For educators dreaming of running their own tuition business but worried about the cost of getting started, 2026 could be the turning point. Education franchise, MagiKats Tutoring, is offering a support package designed to make business ownership through its established brand more accessible for teachers and aspiring entrepreneurs. Qualified teachers receive 20% off their initial fee To encourage teachers to take advantage of all the benefits of becoming a MagiKats franchise owner, qualified...

After being made redundant, Sam Ralph began exploring franchise opportunities online and attended the Franchise Show at the NEC. His search led him to Agency Express, where the combination of low running costs and strong earning potential made the decision an easy one. I considered multiple franchise opportunities, but I was always brought back to the Agency Express due to the low running costs of the business against the earning potential and the support offered to franchisees. Before joini...