Maintenance & Repairs. My Shower Has Been Leaking Into The Flat Below And Caused Her Water Damage. Am I Going To Get A Huge Bill?

Maintenance Repairs : My Shower Has Been Leaking Into The Flat Below And Caused Her Water Damage Am I Going To Get A Huge Bill

I am very scared about the bill I might get! The damage in her flat is not big at all just damp with some soft plaster but she said the plumber may need to rip up my floorboards. Is this true? its my parents flat and we do have buildings insurance but not contents? does this make a difference? sorry.. its my parents flat but they dont live in the uk and i live alone. ~~~ Loopy Loo! ~~~

Best Answer To Maintenance Repairs Question

You will need to get your leak fixed, If the leak has been ongoing for a long time the joist could of rotten too. I see this a lot, you should be able to claim on the insurance for the work only. Many shower trays are not fitted correctly and only have one silicone seal between the tray and the wall. I always install three or four silicone seals for extra reliability. The last time I did this job I charged £400, as often the tray needs to be refitted, rotten timber fixed and the bottom row of tiles replaced. But if you only asked for the minimum repair (digging out the old failed silicone and replacing with new) this should cost less then £50, though I would not recommend this for a very long term solution. (plumber).

All Answer To Maintenance Repairs Questions

Answer 1

You should be covered in your household insurance. I presume you have one !!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Depends, do you rent or own? If you rent then, no your landlord will foor the bill for damage to other flats, if you own, its gonna be you im afraid, its not her fault YOUR boiler broke, an shes not gonna take and charges incurred to her easily.

Answer 3

I doubt it,Its probably the bath or shower tray needs you insured?

Answer 4

Yes, your plumber might have to lift the floorboards to fix the leak. The flat downstairs will probably need a new patch of plaster and some redecorating. Woodwork will have to be checked for damage too. You will be responsible for the bill, but thats why you have buildings insurance.

Answer 5

Water can leak from multiple areas of a shower base. Before you tear open the floor, check for cracked tile, loose grout and caulking that has deteriorated inside your shower surround. Good luck!

Answer 6

for leasehold flats there is usually a common building policy held by the freeholder. this should cover finding the leak and reinstating. the cost of repair though is usually the occupiers responsibility, however this is the easy and cheap bit usually. there will also be an excess you both need to contact the freeholder

Answer 7

insurance should cover the cost to repair the damage to your and your neighbors flat. But her personal items might just be a loss to her. If it not your falt that the water leeked, nor is it hers. Try to communicate with the woman below you, and try to come to a easy answer then a complicated one.

Answer 8

You will need to get your leak fixed, If the leak has been ongoing for a long time the joist could of rotten too. I see this a lot, you should be able to claim on the insurance for the work only. Many shower trays are not fitted correctly and only have one silicone seal between the tray and the wall. I always install three or four silicone seals for extra reliability. The last time I did this job I charged £400, as often the tray needs to be refitted, rotten timber fixed and the bottom row of tiles replaced. But if you only asked for the minimum repair (digging out the old failed silicone and replacing with new) this should cost less then £50, though I would not recommend this for a very long term solution. (plumber).