Global Home Warranties

What Global Home Warranties does

Global Home Warranties Ltd is a UK-based structural warranty insurance intermediary founded in 2010, headquartered in Portadown, Northern Ireland, with additional offices in Torpoint (UK), Warwick (UK), and Dundalk (Republic of Ireland). The company arranges 10 or 12-year structural defect warranty insurance for new-build residential, mixed-use, commercial, local authority, housing association, and conversion projects. Its core product is structural defect insurance backed by specialist 'A'-rated insurers, positioning it as a broker/intermediary rather than a direct underwriter. The company operates as an Appointed Representative of International Financial Security Limited, which is FCA-authorised (reference 969653). Its value proposition is differentiated by approved status with 70+ UK mortgage lenders, ISO 9001/14001 certifications, and founding membership in the Consumer Code for New Homes.

The business generates revenue through commissions on arranged warranty policies (multi-year contracts), plus fees for ancillary professional services that include Construction Performance Bonds (Performance, Road, Water, Sewer, Advanced Payment, Retention), Building Control inspection services, Clerk of Works quality monitoring for housing associations, and Pre-purchase Surveys (Levels 1-3) offered through its Global Technical trading style in Ireland. Technology is centered on digital inspection and reporting tools, an eight-point multi-stage inspection methodology, and a real-time reporting system — described as digital rather than AI-driven. The company employs a 12-strong national surveyor team and claims 52% female workforce composition, materially above the 13% construction industry average.

Distribution is direct B2B, with dedicated account managers and surveyors serving UK housebuilders, property developers, contractors, housing associations, and local authorities. Indirect demand is generated through the lender approval network, where major UK banks require Global's warranties before processing mortgages on new-build properties. The company is actively expanding its Scottish operations and diversifying its service portfolio through strategic partnerships, including a tie-up with Juris Resolutions for construction dispute mediation. Global Home Warranties is privately held with 11-50 employees and no disclosed external funding.

Name

Global Home Warranties

Legal name

Global Home Warranties Ltd

Website

https://globalhomewarranties.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Home Warranties is a UK-based insurance intermediary that arranges 10 or 12-year structural defect warranty insurance for new-build residential, commercial, and housing association projects, backed by A-rated specialist insurers. It serves housebuilders, developers, contractors, and local authorities across the UK and Ireland, with complementary Building Control, Clerk of Works, and pre-purchase survey services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Warranty Insurance

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (54135)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Warranty / Residential Service Contracts (Systems & Appliances) (FSAJALAG)

Keywords

• Structural warranty insurance
• Construction defect insurance
• Building control services
• Construction performance bonds
• Pre-purchase home surveys

Headquarters

HQ city

Portadown

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Structural Defect Warranty Insurance: The primary revenue stream. Global arranges 10 or 12-year structural defect warranty insurance backed by specialist 'A' Rated insurers for new build residential, mixed use, commercial projects, housing associations, and conversions. They act as an intermediary between clients and specialist insurers.
2. Clerk of Works Services: Independent Clerk of Works services provided to Housing Associations and developers across the UK, including quality control inspections, compliance reviews, defect identification, and materials monitoring.
3. Building Control Services: Building Control partnership ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and legislation, including on-site inspections by qualified Building Control Surveyors.
4. Construction Performance Bonds: Arrangement of various construction bonds including Performance Bonds (typically 10% of contract value), Road Bonds, Water Bonds, Sewer Bonds, Advanced Payment Bonds, and Retention Bonds.
5. Pre-Purchase Surveys: Home Survey services at three levels (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) for homebuyers in the UK and Ireland, covering visual inspections of residential properties.
6. Claims Administration: Handling of structural warranty claims from homeowners for years 3-10 of the policy period, assessing eligibility and managing claim resolution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global Home Warranties arranges 10 or 12-year structural defect warranty insurance backed by specialist A-rated insurers for new build residential, mixed-use, commercial, local authority, and housing association projects across the UK and Ireland. The company also provides construction performance bonds, independent building control inspections, Clerk of Works services, and tiered pre-purchase home surveys (Levels 1, 2, and 3) under the Global Technical trading style.

Product overview

Global Home Warranties operates as a structural warranty insurance specialist arranging 10 or 12-year structural defect warranty insurance for new build residential, mixed-use, commercial, local authority, housing association projects and conversions. The core product is the 10 Year Structural Defect Warranty Insurance, which is backed by specialist 'A' Rated insurers and works in conjunction with supplementary services including Construction Performance Bonds (offering various bond types such as Road, Water, Sewer, Advanced Payment, and Retention Bonds), Building Control Services for regulatory compliance, Clerk of Works Services for independent quality monitoring, and Pre-purchase Surveys (Home Survey Levels 1-3) offered through the Global Technical trading style. The company also provides homeowner-facing warranty policies covering the structural elements of residential properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 10 Year Structural Defect Warranty Insurance Comprehensive specialist insurance that protects newly built properties for a period of ten or twelve years against structural defects in the design, workmanship, or construction materials. Arranged for housebuilders, property developers, commercial developers, local authorities, housing associations, and conversion projects.
• Construction Performance Bonds Guarantee products arranged for construction projects, with Performance Bonds typically worth 10% of contract price to protect employers or beneficiaries from losses due to contractor failure. Includes Road, Water, Sewer, Advanced Payment, and Retention Bonds.
• Building Control Services Inspection service ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and legislation, delivered by qualified surveyors in surveying, structural engineering, and fire safety through multi-stage on-site inspections throughout construction.
• Clerk of Works Service Independent ongoing reviews and assessments of complex construction projects for housing associations and developers, including quality control, site progress monitoring, defect identification, materials monitoring, and health and safety compliance.
• Pre-purchase Surveys (Level 1, 2, 3) Three-tier home survey service: Level 1 basic condition report (from €300 + VAT Ireland / £350 + VAT UK), Level 2 intermediate survey covering accessible concealed areas (from €400 + VAT / £450 + VAT), and Level 3 extensive inspection for complex, older, or unique properties (from €500 + VAT / £550 + VAT).
• Homeowner Structural Warranty Policy Policy covering homeowners for 10 years against major damage caused by latent defects in design, workmanship, and faulty materials affecting the structure of residential properties, with claims handled through the firm's claims administration service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces costly repairs and snagging through rigorous multi-stage inspection process
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Juris ResolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with dispute resolution specialists Juris Resolutions to widen the message of promoting early intervention and mediation in construction disputes. Global dedicated to delivering better ways of working for construction clients by offering rigorous inspections, while Juris provides skilled mediators and arbitrators to help avoid costly court cases. Services include adjudication, early neutral evaluation, and video conferencing for mediations.
• International Financial Security LimitedcoreOthersGlobal Home Warranties Ltd is an Appointed Representative of International Financial Security Limited. IFSL is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK and entered on the Financial Services Register under reference 969653. This relationship enables Global to arrange structural warranty insurance products.
• Consumer Code for New HomescoreOthersFounding member of Consumer Code for New Homes, an organisation establishing requirements for all developers and builders in UK and NI. The Code ensures best practice in marketing, selling, and purchasing of new homes, with independent Dispute Resolution Scheme run by Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR).
• Specialist Insurers (A Rated)coreOthersGlobal works with specialist insurers for structural warranties offering optimum protection for homeowners. All warranties are backed by 'A' Rated insurers with strong financial footing and higher ratings with credit agencies, ensuring ability to meet potential claim costs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Premier Guarantee (MD Insurance Services): One of the largest UK structural warranty providers, offering 10/12-year latent defect cover with multi-stage inspection, very directly comparable to Global's core 10/12-year Structural Defect Warranty Insurance product and target customer base of housebuilders and developers.
• Q Assure Build (QAS): UK structural warranty provider offering 10/12-year latent defects insurance with A-rated backing. Direct competitor focused on new-build residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes for UK developers.
• LABC Warranty: Structural warranty provider affiliated with Local Authority Building Control, offering 10/12-year warranties and building control services. Closely comparable to Global's combined building control + structural warranty proposition, particularly for local authority and housing association clients.
• Build-Zone (Buildcover): UK structural warranty and latent defects insurance provider targeting housebuilders and developers. Direct competitor offering comparable 10-year structural warranty products and multi-stage inspection processes for the same new-build residential market.
• InBuild Warranty: UK structural warranty specialist offering 10-year cover for new-build and conversion projects. Direct peer competing for the same housebuilder, developer, and housing association customers with comparable intermediary-style broker model.
• Advantage Structural Warranty (Hannover Re): Structural warranty provider backed by Hannover Re, offering A-rated structural defect cover to UK developers. Direct competitor with similar broker/intermediary model, multi-stage inspection, and housebuilder / housing association focus.

Others

• International Financial Security Limited (IFSL): FCA-authorized principal firm of which Global is an Appointed Representative. Not a direct competitor but a structural dependency and regulatory partner enabling Global's ability to arrange structural warranty insurance in the UK.

Emerging players

• Protek (Home Insurance Protection): Provider of structural and latent defects warranty cover in the UK market, with comparable 10-year structural warranty product. Slightly narrower scope than Global but overlapping on the core warranty intermediation offering.
• Self-Build Zone: UK specialist warranty provider focused on self-build, custom build, and renovation projects. Partial overlap with Global's coverage of conversion/renovation projects and bespoke warranty solutions for non-standard construction.

Broad incumbents

• NHBC (National House Building Council): UK's dominant structural warranty provider, warranting the majority of new-build homes. Directly comparable product offering (Buildmark warranty), lender approval footprint, and surveyor-based inspection model, though NHBC is a much larger not-for-profit incumbent with decades of brand incumbency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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