Got a question? Frequently Asked Questions

A furniture protection plan is essentially ‘no excess’ furniture insurance. It gives you peace of mind to completely enjoy your furniture.

Visit the furniture insurance page for more info, or click below to watch a short video about what a Guardsman protection plan is...

The price of your furniture varies varies per item, depending on things like the size and price of your item. If your furniture hasn’t been delivered yet, get in touch with your retailer who may still be able to update your order to include a Protection Plan!

There are no excesses to pay! There are absolutely no hidden or surprise costs and no renewal fees each year. 

The price you pay at the start is the only cost for the whole 3 or 5 years (the length of plan is dependent on the plan you've purchased).

Making a claim is easy. The quickest and easiest way is to log in to the Guardsman Customer Portal here and log a new claim.

Alternatively, you can call us on 0345 128 1240 (from within the UK) or +44 (0)1235 448820 (from anywhere else). Our phone lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Click below to watch a short video on our Claim Process.

Don’t panic, we’re here to help!

• First, carefully remove any excess liquids or solids
• Then blot any remaining residue with a clean white cloth or slightly damp paper towel
• Be careful not to rub the area as this can damage the upholstery or carpet pile
• Leave it to dry naturally or carefully use a hair dryer on a cool setting to speed up the process

If there is a stain left behind, then log in to the Guardsman Customer Portal here which will take you to your own dedicated dashboard where you can make a claim online. Alternatively, you can call us on 0345 128 1240 (from within the UK) or +44 (0)1235 448820 (from anywhere else). Our phone lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays).

A stain remover wipe is sent as the first step in the stain removal process because...

• It’s so effective that it may completely remove the stain
  • This means you don’t have to spend your time waiting in for one of our technicians to visit
• Even if it doesn’t completely eliminate the stain, it will certainly improve the chances of your technician being able to professionally remove it as it will have broken down the components of whatever it is that has caused the stain.

Our Furniture Protection Plans are for new furniture only, that means renewals aren’t available.

Furniture Protection Plan coverage varies between each retailer and plan purchased. Generally, most plans cover for staining and accidental damage for 5 years. 

Click here to find out more about the different plan's available

As well as regularly vacuuming, manufacturers recommend having your carpets and upholstery professionally cleaned every 6-12 months. We’d highly recommend Safeclean, our carpet and upholstery cleaning experts.

As well as generally improving the appearance of your furniture and flooring, professional cleaning can increase its lifespan by removing the dirt and dust which build up in between the fibres causing damage and wear.

Professional cleaning also makes your home a healthier environment by removing allergens and bacteria which can be harmful to health, exacerbating symptoms of hay fever, asthma and skin conditions such as eczema.

Having your item professionally cleaned doesn’t invalidate your Furniture Protection Plan, however damage caused during the cleaning process would not be covered.

Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to sell directly to customers. However, if your retailer is one of our partners, they can add it to your order as long as the furniture has not yet been delivered.

If your retailer is a partner with us, a protection plan should be offered to you at the time you purchase your furniture, either at check-out (if buying online) or in store. Don't worry if you forgot to buy it; as long as your new furniture has not yet been delivered, there is still time to purchase a protection plan. Just contact your retailer and they can give you more details.

Our specially formulated protector treatment will help prevent spills and liquids from penetrating and damaging the fibres of your fabric or carpet. It isn't magic ... it's just a really effective chemical solution that works by treating each individual fibre. That makes it easier for you to remove any staining such spills may leave behind, reducing the likelihood of permanent damage.

The protector treatment...

• Coats individual fibres
• Repels liquids
• Makes stain removal easier
• Does not smell, leave a residue or change the texture of your fabric/carpet
• Is non-hazardous and doesn't react further once applied

Once you have completed the claim process, either by using the Guardsman Portal or over the telephone, it can take up to 5 working days for us to asses your claim.

If your claim is covered under the terms and conditions of your plan, we will either post out to you a stain removal wipe to try (if applicable, and unless you request us not to), or one of our independent technicians will contact you within 2 working days to make an appointment.

The appointment they offer you should be within the next 10 working days (don't worry if that's not convenient, you can always ask them for another date).

Please note: if you need to cancel/change an appointment date once booked, please give us at least 24 hours' notice or you may be charged for the visit.

Replacement parts/items take on average 4-16 weeks to arrive, but may take longer. Lead times are set by the manufacturers who often make parts to order, and can be internationally based. It's just like ordering new furniture from a retailer and will take a similar length of time as your original furniture did to arrive. We'll let you know as soon as we have an expected delivery date.

If you need to cancel your appointment, please give us at least 24 hours' notice.

Email fieldservices@guardsman.co.uk providing your surname, postcode, claim number and the date/time of the appointment you are cancelling.

Please note: all our independent technicians manage their own work schedules, so appointment bookings and cancellations must be done directly with them. The quickest and most straightforward way to do this is to contact the technician directly using the telephone number they provided, and advise them directly.

To change your address, add a named person or change the contact telephone numbers we hold for you, you can log in to the Guardsman Portal and make the updates in the My Policies section.

Alternatively, you can contact our Policy Administration Team via email policy.admin@guardsman.co.uk or call +44 (0)1235 444 747. Our phone lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Please note: we are only able to make changes or discuss the policy with the registered policy holder (i.e. the person named on the certificate or retailer's invoice document). If you wish to change the email address we hold for you, please contact our Policy Administration Team directly.

If you sell or give away your furniture, you can transfer the policy to the new owner. You just need to contact our Policy Administration Team via email policy.admin@guardsman.co.uk or call +44 (0)1235 444 747. Our phone lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays). 

Please note: only the registered policy holder (i.e. the person named on the certificate or retailer's invoice document) is able to request a transfer. There is a £10 administration charge to transfer policies.

Our protector spray is a water-based solution which does not contain PFOA/S (Perfluoro octyl alcohol/sulphate) or Teflon.

To request a copy of the Safety Data Sheet, please email info@guardsman.co.uk

If you purchased a protection plan (often referred to as Sofa Care or furniture insurance) when you purchased new item(s) of furniture, the retailer who you purchased it through will send us your details to allow us to register your policy on our system. This usually happens around the time the furniture has been delivered, or is due to be delivered. 

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email from us (as the insurance administrators), which is simply to let you know that you (the policyholder) have access to our online Customer Portal, which allows you 24/7 access to your policy, and enables you to notify us of any potential claim request at a time that is convenient to you.

If you believe we have been given your details to us in error, please not hesitate to contact us via our Policy Administration Team via email policy.admin@guardsman.co.uk and we will liaise with them accordingly.

As you are a Guardsman furniture protection plan owner we have emailed you to advise about online portal for all Guardsman protection plan holders; which means you now have 24/7 access to your policy information including what you are covered for and how to make a claim with us.

Click here to visit our portal

Simply click here and log in using the details you received on your welcome email. Don’t worry if you’ve forgotten them, you can re-set your details on the Portal homepage

As this is a relatively new Portal, we are in the process of uploading any historical data which may take some time to do.  Check back in a week or so, or alternatively contact us to let us know.

If you are able to remove the affected section either by unzipping it, undoing a button or it is attached by velcro then this is considered to be a loose part.  If it is stitched and unable to be removed then this is a fitted part which will require a technician visit to fit the part.

Each photograph needs to be less than 5mb and either a jpeg, png or bmp file. 

The portal is unable to accept any other file formats.

You can amend your contact details, including your address and telephone numbers, easily within the Guardsman Portal, just log in and click on the 'Update Details' section within My Policies. 

Alternatively you can contact the Policy Administration Team via email policy.admin@guardsman.co.uk or call +44 (0)1235 444 747. Our phone lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays). 

Please note: we are only able to make changes or discuss the policy with the registered policy holder (i.e. the person named on the certificate or retailer's invoice document). If you wish to update the name or email address we hold for you, please contact our Policy Administration Team directly.

To update your marketing preferences, simply log in to the Guardsman Portal and click the 'Update Details' button in the My Policies section, then scroll to the bottom of the page to update your preferences.

There is a forgot password option on the home page of the portal, click the link and you will receive a link to reset it.

To update or change the email address we hold for you, please contact our Policy Administration Team via email policy.admin@guardsman.co.uk or call +44 (0)1235 444 747. Our phone lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Please note: we are only able to make changes or discuss the policy with the registered policy holder (i.e. the person named on the certificate or retailer's invoice document).

Choosing to work with Guardsman means choosing to work with the best service provider for both you and your customers. We provided unrivalled coverage, the best technicians for the job and leading customer service from our UK based claim centre.

When working with retailers we endeavour to provide flexible, bespoke options when it comes to our plans, products and promotional materials whilst protecting your brand through stringent compliance. We have worked with some of the largest national retailers across the UK, some for 30+ years. To find out more, get in touch via info@guardsman.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you.

Our network of talented furniture repair technicians are all independently contracted to carry out Guardsman service work. To find out more about joining us, get in touch with our Technical Manager through: fieldservices@guardsman.co.uk.

Visit  www.safeclean.co.uk to find out more about joining our UK wide network of carpet and upholstery cleaning technicians with a 50 year heritage.