On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:28:39 GMT, Andy wrote:
>I have had on going sewer flooding to my property for over nine years
>and the water company has stalled all this time about coming up with a
>permanent solution to the problem on funding grounds etc. However this
>last year or so the situation has become a lot worse ( 8 incidents in
>last 13 months ) and I have had to take it upon myself to buy pumps ,
>tubing etc. and carry out a temporary installation to keep the foul
>water from entering the living area of my house . As it is my
>internal garage gets flooded.
>
>The water company have admitted liability and sent oot a loss adjuster
>who has asked me to submit receipts for my expenses inc the cost of
>laying a new patio. They are also going to provide a mitigating
>solution until permanent works are carried out hopefully next year
>.....I feel that I am also entitled to receive compensation for all
>the inconvenience and stress incurred over the years as I have to
>manage the situation in heavy or sustained periods of rain fall which
>involves me getting up during the night , not going away - holidays
>etc. time off work ( Im self employed ). and generally having to be
>here to manage things in the emergency situation of heavy/ sustained
>rainfall.
>Is anyone here able to advise what sort of amounts I should be aiming
>for as its hard for me to put a price on all this hassle + stress
>that I have experienced over the years
>Thanks for any help
Will it affect resale value of your home? Will this class as flooding?
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