You might want to really do a careful read of your policy, because almost all of them have provisions about requiring work to be completed by licensed tradespeople.
I've heard people say this before, so a few years back I got all of my friends and family to send me a full copy of their insurance policies. 0% had any lines saying anything regarding work being performed by licensed tradespeople, or even that work must be done to building/etc codes. This was across multiple insurance companies in 3 provinces (Canada), for policies on condos, semi-detached, and detached homes.
I have my doubts that such a thing exists outside of extreme circumstances or internet commenters' imaginations.
Insurance for damage due to building works is separate and required to be carried by the principal contractor for work over $20,000.
Which is to say, if I don't check they actually hold a policy, the residential insurance is not going to pay out.
I am extremely skeptical you have interpreted those policies accurately. For example, the one above doesn't require anything of anyone renovating stuff: but it also just won't pay for any associated damages.
You might want to really do a careful read of your policy, because almost all of them have provisions about requiring work to be completed by licensed tradespeople.
I've heard people say this before, so a few years back I got all of my friends and family to send me a full copy of their insurance policies. 0% had any lines saying anything regarding work being performed by licensed tradespeople, or even that work must be done to building/etc codes. This was across multiple insurance companies in 3 provinces (Canada), for policies on condos, semi-detached, and detached homes.
I have my doubts that such a thing exists outside of extreme circumstances or internet commenters' imaginations.
Definitely not the case in Australia e.g. https://www.gio.com.au/know-more/insuring-your-home/things-t...
Insurance for damage due to building works is separate and required to be carried by the principal contractor for work over $20,000.
Which is to say, if I don't check they actually hold a policy, the residential insurance is not going to pay out.
I am extremely skeptical you have interpreted those policies accurately. For example, the one above doesn't require anything of anyone renovating stuff: but it also just won't pay for any associated damages.