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Pat Vegas
07-17-2018, 08:33 AM
that flooded my kitchen.

turns out the waste pipe for the whole building is blocked an all the nice water from their dishwashers and washing machines had nowhere to go but up through my kitchen sink :furious:

£620 plumber :-(

I shall sell this flat and buy a house as soon as I can.
Burney
07-17-2018, 08:38 AM
that flooded my kitchen.

turns out the waste pipe for the whole building is blocked an all the nice water from their dishwashers and washing machines had nowhere to go but up through my kitchen sink :furious:

£620 plumber :-(

I shall sell this flat and buy a house as soon as I can.

Ooof! I don't really know how blocks of flats work, but if the problem is with the building rather than your pipes, is there not some way of recouping money from the building owners or something?
Pat Vegas
07-17-2018, 08:40 AM
Ooof! I don't really know how blocks of flats work, but if the problem is with the building rather than your pipes, is there not some way of recouping money from the building owners or something?

That's what I am doing now but they are quite stupid.
they will say I didn't call them but they don't answer the phone.
apart from that I quite like the place.
Pokster
07-17-2018, 08:40 AM
Ooof! I don't really know how blocks of flats work, but if the problem is with the building rather than your pipes, is there not some way of recouping money from the building owners or something?

Yes, get straight onto the leaseholder and get them to claim off their insurance. Shared pipes are not pv concern
Pat Vegas
07-17-2018, 08:43 AM
Yes, get straight onto the leaseholder and get them to claim off their insurance. Shared pipes are not pv concern

:nod: can I claim a little splash on my kitchenaid thing I bought this past weekend as it got a bit water splashed on it on my insurance?
Burney
07-17-2018, 08:46 AM
:nod: can I claim a little splash on my kitchenaid thing I bought this past weekend as it got a bit water splashed on it on my insurance?

Absolutely. Why not make sure you also had your iPad, laptop and phone in there while you're at it?
Tony C
07-17-2018, 09:59 AM
Absolutely. Why not make sure you also had your iPad, laptop and phone in there while you're at it?

Burney is shrood. I also know a Dr in Harley Street who will sign off that you got whiplash for a few £££.

He usually does car related injuries but I’m sure he can accommodate you here.
Pat Vegas
07-17-2018, 10:11 AM
Burney is shrood. I also know a Dr in Harley Street who will sign off that you got whiplash for a few £££.

He usually does car related injuries but I’m sure he can accommodate you here.

Oh I forgot I slipped over must be the amnesia.