26 Feb 2015

A question about : House inventory and valuables etc

I know it is no comfort for those people who have lost everything in the floods. I have meant to get around to making a house inventory for some time and have never gotten around to it. Although I've never been flooded, there have been recent times when the river here has been close to bursting it's banks. At the moment I'm in the process of putting together a house inventory of all contents I have, valuables etc. There is a form here that you can use to list them all, which allows space for serial numbers, model numbers etc. Taking photos of all valuables etc and keeping receipts if you have them. I am also going to put all important paperwork in one container which, should the worst come to the worst, I can just take with me. Having copies of things I could keep at my parents also. Any photos you could keep in a container or keep backups on DVDs or online etc. I know it's not much but it may help to prevent a bit of loss to some sentimental items, photographs etc which can't be replaced. Would also help with the stress levels when placing your insurance claim should anything happen. I did have a look on the forum before placing this thread but couldn't find anything. Sorry if there has already been something posted.

https://www.chiltern.gov.uk/downloads...ntory_Form.pdf

https://gaga.essortment.com/homeinventorye_rdbv.htm

Best answers:

  • You're right Smiley_Mum, but it's worth it. I did one on an excel spreadsheet that I got off here somewhere, 2 years ago, and it was dead easy to update whenever we bought anything and to then calculate contents cover this year
    Haven't ever thought about photos though, so may do that. I think keeping it online somewhere is a good idea too, I've got important docs in a metal box to protect against fire, but don't think that would good in a flood - luckily our river has never flooded as we're close to the estuary.