What BuildSafe does

BuildSafe operates as a UK specialist insurance broker intermediating structural warranties, construction insurance, and liability products for the property development sector. The company is the trading name of London Belgravia Brokers Ltd, a private limited company registered in England, and is FCA-authorized as an appointed representative of Ten Insurance Services Limited (FRN 646855) and Acrisure Eleven Network Limited (FRN 314593). Rather than underwriting policies itself, BuildSafe aggregates quotes from six major UK warranty providers—NHBC, LABC Warranty, Build-Zone, Premier Guarantee, Protek, and ICW—and routes clients to the best-fit policy based on project characteristics, lender requirements, and price.

The product surface is organized into three pillars: structural warranty (new home, commercial, social housing, self-build, conversion, retrospective); construction insurance (contractors all risk, contract works, latent defects, barn conversion); and liability insurance (public, employers, product) plus a tradesman insurance line covering tools, vans, and trade-specific packages for bricklayers, builders, carpenters, electricians, landscapers, and plumbers. A free online warranty cost calculator serves as the top-of-funnel lead capture tool. BuildSafe's technology stack is conventional broker infrastructure: website-led quote forms, email/phone consultation, and a separate self-serve tradesman portal hosted on quotes.buildsafe.co.uk, with no proprietary AI/ML or platform technology disclosed.

The business model is commission-based, earning a percentage of premiums from the placing insurer (typically 10-15% of premium, agreed with the client prior to cover arrangement), supplemented by optional technical and administration fees over the 10-year policy life and alternative fee-based remuneration structures. The GTM motion is sales-led, combining SEO/content marketing (blog, FAQs, e-guides) with direct quote requests and personalized consultation via phone and email. The firm has reportedly covered over 47,000 properties totaling £16bn in Gross Development Value, with named enterprise relationships including Royalton Group, Investec, and Harcourt, though revenue figures and headcount growth trends are not publicly disclosed.

Name

BuildSafe

Legal name

London Belgravia Brokers Ltd

Website

https://buildsafe.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BuildSafe is a UK specialist insurance broker intermediating structural warranties, construction insurance, and liability products for property developers, contractors, self-builders, and tradesmen, sourcing competitive quotes across six major UK warranty providers under a commission-based revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage (Structural Warranty & Construction Insurance)

akta.pro primary industry

Builders Risk / Course of Construction Insurance (FSAJACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Specialty (Wrap-Ups/Builders Risk/Contractors) (FSAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Structural warranty brokerage
• Building warranty services
• Construction insurance broker
• Latent defects insurance
• Tradesman insurance brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commission: Buildsafe earns commission calculated as a percentage of the premium paid by clients, which is given to them by the insurer with whom the insurance is placed. The basis of remuneration is agreed with the client prior to cover being arranged.
2. Technical and Administration Fees: Post-sales services including site survey organization, technical advice, documentation sourcing, mediation and conflict resolution, and life-of-policy administration services. These services are available throughout the build period and throughout the 10-year policy life upon acceptance of the Technical and Administration Fee.
3. Fee-based Remuneration: Alternatively, remuneration may be a fee as agreed with the client, or a combination of both fee and commission. No additional fees are charged for mid-term policy adjustments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BuildSafe is an independent specialist insurance broker that arranges 10-year structural warranties and construction insurance for UK property developers, contractors, self-builders, and homeowners. The firm sources competitive quotes from all major UK warranty providers (NHBC, LABC Warranty, Build-Zone, Premier Guarantee, Protek, ICW) via a single application, offering full market comparison plus technical and administration support throughout the build period and policy life.

Product overview

BuildSafe is a specialist insurance broker operating as a trading name of London Belgravia Brokers Ltd, offering access to building warranties and construction insurance products. The company does not underwrite its own policies but acts as an intermediary, sourcing competitive quotes from all major building warranty providers including NHBC, LABC Warranty, Build-Zone, Premier Guarantee, Protek, and ICW. Their product portfolio consists of three core pillars: Structural Warranty (covering new home, commercial, social housing, self-build, conversion, and retrospective warranties); Construction Insurance (contractors all risk, contract works, latent defects, and barn conversion insurance); and Liability Insurance (public liability, employers liability, and product liability). Additional offerings include Tradesman Insurance for specific trades, Mixed Use Property Insurance, and a Warranty Cost Calculator tool. The company serves developers, contractors, self-builders, and homeowners across the UK property sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Warranty Insurance-backed structural warranty covering major defects in foundations, load-bearing walls, floors, and roof structure for 10 years, including stage inspections during construction and certification on completion. Arranged for UK property developers, contractors, and self-builders via BuildSafe's multi-provider comparison service.
• New Home Warranty 10-year structural warranty brokerage for newly constructed residential homes, covering defects from design, materials, or workmanship, with builder obligation in years 1-2 and insurance-backed cover in years 3-10. For UK property developers and housebuilders.
• Commercial Warranty Structural warranty brokerage for commercial buildings and mixed-use developments, providing protection against structural defects for commercial property owners and developers.
• Social Housing Warranty Structural warranty brokerage for affordable housing schemes and housing association properties, designed to meet the specific requirements of social housing developers and registered providers such as Clarion, The Guinness Partnership, PA Housing, and Peabody.
• Self-Build Warranty Structural warranty brokerage designed for individuals constructing their own homes, covering new builds, conversions, renovations, and extensions. For UK self-builders and individual homeowners.
• Conversion Warranty Structural warranty brokerage for building conversion projects, covering converted properties such as barns and other change-of-use developments.
• Retrospective Building Warranty Structural warranty brokerage for completed buildings where construction has already finished without warranty cover, providing protection for existing properties.
• Construction Insurance General construction insurance brokerage for property damage, third-party injuries, and liability claims during construction works. For UK developers, contractors, and self-builders.
• Contractors All Risk Insurance Insurance brokerage covering contractors against risks during construction projects, including damage to works and materials on site.
• Contract Works Insurance Insurance brokerage protecting ongoing construction works against physical loss or damage during the build period.
• Latent Defects Insurance Insurance brokerage covering hidden defects in design, materials, or workmanship that were not apparent at the time of construction completion.
• Liability Insurance Suite of liability insurance brokerage products for construction businesses covering various third-party risks, including public liability, employers liability, and product liability.
• Tradesman Insurance Insurance brokerage products tailored for tradespeople including public liability, tool insurance, and van insurance, available via a self-service quote portal.
• Mixed Use Property Insurance Insurance brokerage for properties that combine both commercial and residential elements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 30% on building warranties and insurance policies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Acrisure Eleven Network LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuildsafe is an appointed representative of Acrisure Eleven Network Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 314593). This is a core regulatory relationship enabling Buildsafe to operate as an insurance broker.
• Ten Insurance Services LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLondon Belgravia Brokers Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Ten Insurance Services Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Firm reference number 646855. This is the primary regulatory agency relationship.
• NHBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest and most widely recognised building warranty provider in the UK. Buildsafe provides access to NHBC as part of their full market comparison service alongside other providers.
• LABC WarrantycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor UK structural warranty provider working closely with local authority building control teams. Buildsafe offers LABC Warranty alongside other providers for comparison.
• Premier GuaranteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor structural warranty provider known for broad coverage options and efficient claims process. Popular among developers managing large-scale or complex projects. Buildsafe provides access to Premier Guarantee.
• Build-ZonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructural warranty provider with over 25 years of experience. Owned by Sennocke International Insurance Services Ltd. Approved by Chartered Trading Standards Institute and associate of UK Finance. Buildsafe is the largest independent provider offering Buildzone/ICW.
• ICW (International Construction Warranties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading provider of construction warranties in the UK, one of few providers certified by Chartered Trading Standards Institute. Covers projects up to £50 million reinstatement value. Buildsafe has stable relationship with ICW for competitive pricing.
• ProtekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructural warranty provider suitable for self-build and bespoke developments. Offered by Buildsafe as part of their provider comparison alongside other leading UK warranty providers.
• A-rated InsurerscoreOthersStructural warranties backed by A-rated insurers ensuring financial stability and claims payment capability. Build-Zone and ICW work exclusively with A-rated global insurers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aston Lark: UK independent insurance broker (now part of Howden) with construction and commercial property expertise, comparable to Buildsafe in arranging structural warranty and construction insurance for mid-market developers.
• Aon: Global insurance broker with a UK construction and real estate practice arranging warranty, construction, and liability cover for developers, competing with Buildsafe at the enterprise end of the market.
• Coversure Insurance Services: UK independent broker network arranging commercial, tradesman, and construction insurance for SMEs and sole traders, competing with Buildsafe's tradesman and smaller developer segments.
• Lockton: Largest independent insurance broker globally with a strong UK construction and real estate practice, competing head-to-head with Buildsafe for mid-market and enterprise developer accounts.
• Griffiths & Armour: UK specialist insurance broker focused on construction, professional indemnity, and latent defects insurance, directly competing with Buildsafe's construction insurance and warranty proposition.
• Marsh: Global insurance broker with a UK construction practice serving large developers and institutional clients, providing comparable warranty and construction risk solutions to Buildsafe's enterprise segment.
• Howden Group Holdings: UK and global independent insurance broker with a dedicated construction and warranty practice, directly competing with Buildsafe for developer and contractor warranty and construction insurance placements.
• One Broker: UK specialist construction and tradesman insurance broker, directly comparable to Buildsafe in product mix (Contractors All Risk, structural warranty, liability) and target customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Premier Guarantee: Major UK structural warranty provider with broad coverage and direct distribution, offering developers a non-broker alternative for warranty procurement and competing for the same end customers as Buildsafe.
• NHBC: UK's largest and most recognised building warranty provider and the dominant incumbent in the market Buildsafe distributes into. NHBC's direct sales channel is the primary alternative to Buildsafe's broker model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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