Aviva research finds 21% of unfinished DIY projects leave rooms unusable in UK homes

• Aviva research flagged a rise in unfinished home improvement work across the UK, with 79% of surveyed homeowners saying their homes are not fully complete.
• The insurer estimated 1.4 million rooms are unusable or difficult to use because projects have been left incomplete.
• It found 43% of homeowners have at least one unfinished DIY job, with tasks typically waiting 15 months to be finished.
• Aviva warned that 25% of abandoned projects involve essential maintenance such as leaks or guttering, which can leave properties more exposed to damage.
• It also cautioned that claims can be reduced or declined when damage is linked to poor maintenance, urging homeowners to keep up upkeep.

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