Hometree offers UK homeowners and landlords a combined home‑emergency cover and renewable‑energy installation service, providing unlimited repair claims, annual boiler servicing, and 24/7 support for boilers, heating, plumbing, electrics, pest control and security. The plans include flexible, no‑deposit financing for low‑carbon equipment such as heat pumps and solar panels, and a price‑match guarantee that limits renewal increases to inflation when no claims are made.
Funding
$65M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Homeowners often face unexpected boiler breakdowns and other household system failures, leading to costly emergency repairs and service disruptions. Additionally, transitioning to low‑carbon heating solutions is hindered by high upfront costs and limited access to qualified installers.
Solution
Hometree provides a combined home‑emergency cover and renewable‑energy installation service for UK residential properties. The company offers unlimited repair claims, annual boiler servicing, and 24/7 claims support, ensuring rapid resolution of breakdowns. Through a network of vetted local engineers, Hometree installs energy‑efficient hardware such as A‑grade boilers, heat pumps, and solar panels. Flexible, no‑deposit financing is bundled with the cover, allowing customers to spread the cost of new low‑carbon equipment over the plan term. All makes and models of gas boilers are covered regardless of age, and the plans include additional services like plumbing, electrics, pest control, and home security. By guaranteeing price‑match against competitors and limiting renewal increases to inflation when no claims are made, Hometree aims to make reliable, sustainable home heating affordable and hassle‑free.
Target Audience
Hometree’s primary customers are UK homeowners and landlords seeking comprehensive breakdown protection and a cost‑effective pathway to upgrade to low‑carbon heating systems.
Features
- Unlimited repair claims with no cap on repair costs for covered systems
- Annual boiler service and ongoing maintenance included at no extra charge
- 24/7 claims support via phone, live chat, and WhatsApp, with online repair request portal
- Nationwide network of thousands of vetted engineers for boiler, heat‑pump, solar, plumbing, electrics, and pest‑control work
- Flexible, no‑deposit financing tied to the cover plan, covering new low‑carbon hardware installations
- Cover match guarantee: £50 gift‑card if a claim reveals a gap compared with competitor plans
- Price‑match promise to beat or match British Gas and HomeServe renewal quotes on like‑for‑like plans
- All gas boilers covered regardless of make, model, or age, plus optional home security and pest‑control add‑ons