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Post by sweetpea on Nov 28, 2012 14:27:55 GMT
Not that it will help the current flood victims but I think new houses that are built on flood plains or areas susceptible to flooding could/should be built on piers about 3' high. Inconvenience maybe but less chance of the actual home being at risk.
Anyway it is just a thought.
Back when I lived and worked in the Exeter area there was a campsite for caravans and tents by the river Exe which got flooded EVERY year that I can recall. Some folks never learn.
Glad to hear you are gradually getting back on track Geranium. It will be some time yet I know but you'll get there.
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Post by Cherry on Nov 28, 2012 15:04:06 GMT
Most houses in Australia are on stumps. Great for storage too. There are still new housing estates being built on flood plains. The planners and builders don't seem to care.
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Post by SueA on Nov 28, 2012 16:21:00 GMT
I was wondering about W.F. too as her garden seemed to flood even in a normal year never mind after all the rain this year, really sorry to hear that it's got into her house.
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Post by grindle on Nov 28, 2012 17:42:32 GMT
:)I'll pass your messages on
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Post by steve on Nov 28, 2012 19:26:14 GMT
Give her one from me too G  |
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Post by floydie on Nov 28, 2012 21:26:05 GMT
Oh no I'm so sorry  . And WF too! |
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Post by Geranium on Nov 29, 2012 6:47:35 GMT
Today we're going to read our Insurance Policy from cover to cover...yes, the small print too! We need to know any possible repercussions of putting in a claim before we do it - but totted up, the cost of getting the house back to what it was will be considerable, apart from the problem of 'non-disclosure'!  I know there's the possibility that David Cameron is going to legislate to force Insurers not to refuse Insurance to flood victims, but we do need to check our Policy. |
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Post by Rosie on Nov 29, 2012 9:22:46 GMT
Today we're going to read our Insurance Policy from cover to cover...yes, the small print too! We need to know any possible repercussions of putting in a claim before we do it - but totted up, the cost of getting the house back to what it was will be considerable, apart from the problem of 'non-disclosure'! I know there's the possibility that David Cameron is going to legislate to force Insurers not to refuse Insurance to flood victims, but we do need to check our Policy. They will try and wriggle out of paying for anything Geranium, they always do! |
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Post by esther on Nov 30, 2012 5:34:22 GMT
I hope your Insurers pay up without too much hassle Geranium I am so sorry to hear WLF has also had horrendous problems Please send her my love,too |
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Post by Geranium on Nov 30, 2012 6:57:34 GMT
OH has been at work for two days, so we still haven't contacted the Insurers. I did read the Policy and it's clear about 'non-disclosure'. Only items of value in the garden are covered, not the cost of clearing up. I think the damage in the house is covered completely, including the replacement of anything.
I was wondering how Wf was getting on...she must have made a claim.
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Post by grindle on Nov 30, 2012 7:48:12 GMT
Sue said to thank everyone for their concern, they have managed to save everything except 6 fish Tel she managed to save her dahlia tubers ;D |
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Post by Lou78W on Nov 30, 2012 8:41:40 GMT
Thats good news Grindle.... ;D |
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Post by SueA on Nov 30, 2012 14:39:17 GMT
Good to hear that about W.F. & also that you should be able to claim for most of your things Geranium.
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Post by steve on Nov 30, 2012 16:56:03 GMT
I wonder if Sue looks in now again?  |
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Post by Tel on Nov 30, 2012 20:12:25 GMT
Sue said to thank everyone for their concern, they have managed to save everything except 6 fish Tel she managed to save her dahlia tubers ;D Her hat trick is still on for next year then. ;D |
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. And WF too!
