Hello
We insulated our house, and as a result, the roofer had to move our downpipe slightly away from the wall. To do this, he installed a 90° bend under the roof to position the pipe about 30cm (12 inches) away from the wall. This bend is located within the insulation, and I suspect there is a leak at that point.
From the outside, I can see a copper-colored (verdigris) drip edge on the wall. Inside, there is a damp wall with a blister forming under the plaster, and mold is developing.
How should I proceed to have the damage properly addressed? The roofer is liable for his work and, in principle, also for any consequential damage. However, we have already had several issues with this roofer, and I have no reason to believe he will handle the mistake and subsequent damage straightforwardly.
What steps should I take to ensure it is absolutely clear that he is responsible for covering the damage, that he cannot avoid this responsibility, and that I do not incur any costs as a result?
We insulated our house, and as a result, the roofer had to move our downpipe slightly away from the wall. To do this, he installed a 90° bend under the roof to position the pipe about 30cm (12 inches) away from the wall. This bend is located within the insulation, and I suspect there is a leak at that point.
From the outside, I can see a copper-colored (verdigris) drip edge on the wall. Inside, there is a damp wall with a blister forming under the plaster, and mold is developing.
How should I proceed to have the damage properly addressed? The roofer is liable for his work and, in principle, also for any consequential damage. However, we have already had several issues with this roofer, and I have no reason to believe he will handle the mistake and subsequent damage straightforwardly.
What steps should I take to ensure it is absolutely clear that he is responsible for covering the damage, that he cannot avoid this responsibility, and that I do not incur any costs as a result?
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Bauexperte25 May 2015 11:03Greetings, Bauexperte
EveundGerd25 May 2015 15:17Voki1 schrieb:
Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. Too much Star Trek? 😀
EveundGerd27 May 2015 00:01Thumbs up. 🙂
Hello,
I am aware of a similar case. The installer carried out the correction and repair free of charge, the insurance covered the damage, but the client ended up bearing the cost of the expert assessor. This is, as the construction expert writes, because the tradesperson must first be granted the right to correct the defects or carry out the repairs.
I am aware of a similar case. The installer carried out the correction and repair free of charge, the insurance covered the damage, but the client ended up bearing the cost of the expert assessor. This is, as the construction expert writes, because the tradesperson must first be granted the right to correct the defects or carry out the repairs.