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Post by grindle on Dec 1, 2012 5:31:16 GMT
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Post by Geranium on Dec 1, 2012 7:14:23 GMT
I'm really pleased to hear about Sue. Our Insurers were very helpful over the phone. They gave us the phone number of a 'restoration' company, and OH rang them. They will send someone out next week to see what they can do. We have forms to fill in of course! I just want to get back to normal - but that's not possible for ages yet. |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 5, 2012 6:52:56 GMT
Update on the situation - we had a visit from the Insurance Assessor, and he found all sorts of things that will need renovation. ::)The fitted carpets will have to go, as well as the wood floor in the Garden Room. Even the parquet floor might have to be lifted and refitted. He measured the damp and humidity in every downstairs room, and is recommending to the Insurers that some of our furniture should go into storage. There's an awful lot of work to be done, as the water has 'wicked' up the plastered walls in most rooms, so they'll have to be stripped back to the stone. He brought in a huge, very noisy industrial fan which is directed down a hole in the dining room floor, as the joists are soaking wet. Unfortunately, it has the effect of pushing damp air back up into the dining room, and it's really awful in there. I've been wheezing like mad. On Thursday, he'll be back with more fans and 6 dehumidifiers. They'll strip off the wallpaper and remove the carpets. He suggested that we might want to move out for the duration, but it'll be at least three months, and we just don't want to. So my husband spent yesterday moving the PC and his desk upstairs, and we'll 'live' upstairs while all the work carries on. We should be able to use the kitchen, thank goodness. I was glad that I'd taken photos, because he took some of them to show to the Insurers, plus others of the current state of things. He actually complimented us on how we'd reacted to the flooding, and what we'd managed to save. It's all awful, but I'm trying to 'think positive' still. Our only major worry is whether we'll get insurance next year. |
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Post by grindle on Dec 5, 2012 8:32:01 GMT
glad the ball has started rolling for you, it's going to be a long one, but hopefully will be worth it all once it's done
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Post by Rosie on Dec 5, 2012 9:12:51 GMT
Goodness, thats a lot of work Geranium, when our garage collapsed and we called in the insurers, our policy didn't go up much the next year but then again we weren't flooded. I hope it all goes smoothly for you.
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Post by Cherry on Dec 5, 2012 9:20:15 GMT
If you can stay, that will be better because you can keep a watch on progress and indeed make sure it is progressing, or it would be too convenient for the workmen to leave your house while the naggers are seen first. Hopefully you can look forward to a renewed house in the spring.
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Post by peony on Dec 5, 2012 14:49:29 GMT
It sounds as though the repairs are going to take some time but at least you will be around to ensure its done properly. Hope the drying out stage doesn't take too long. How is Henry coping with all the upheaval?
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Post by SueA on Dec 5, 2012 17:23:19 GMT
That sounds like a big job Geranium, I agree with Cherry that if you're there then work may progress faster but I don't envy you struggling to live with all the mess.
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Post by floydie on Dec 6, 2012 0:50:25 GMT
Oh dear, we have had workmen around the house for the past month and will do long after Christmas too, they are driving me up the wall so I don't envy you  . I hope the house is sorted for you as soon as possible. |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 6, 2012 4:32:06 GMT
As you'll see, it's very early in the morning, and I'm awake - partly because of my painful jaws from the dental work I had yesterday (My face is all swollen up!) and partly because the Assessor didn't ring last night. We tried his number but got an answerphone. As I'm a 'worrier', I can't help it...it's probably just a delay in replying, but I wish he had been in contact because we don't know if anyone's coming today to start work. I hate not knowing.  |
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Post by Cherry on Dec 6, 2012 9:12:39 GMT
I am sorry about your sore mouth and face Geranium. I have my final appointment today for my crown.
However, I am sure you will need to get used to the lack of communication from the assessor and then the builders. We should not have to fight for every service the way we do.
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Post by Geranium on Dec 6, 2012 10:50:50 GMT
I hope your dentist visit isn't traumatic, Cherry. I still look like a hamster!  We had a call from the assessor - no news from the Insurers yet, but he thinks it'll be this afternoon. He's planning to come in tomorrow to start removing furniture and carpets. The removal firm will pack the contents of the chest and cupboards, thank goodness. |
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Post by SueA on Dec 6, 2012 16:14:28 GMT
At least things should start moving now Geranium. Hope your jaw stops aching soon too.
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Post by Cherry on Dec 7, 2012 6:58:43 GMT
When the dentist showed me my crowned tooth I was looking at the wrong one. How's that for a good match. Is all the dental work done now Geranium? With the house upside down and the dentist, it is a double whammy isn't it?
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Post by Geranium on Dec 7, 2012 7:26:41 GMT
Oh no - this was the beginning of extensive work to put implants in. I'm still battered and bruised this morning, and the swelling has only gone down a bit.
Today we're getting the sitting room floor cleaned. They'll move the furniture out, and install another fan to dry it out. The Insurers are dragging their feet a bit, over decisions as to whether to allow us to put most of the furniture into storage etc. I think it will happen, though, and so does Andy - our Assessor - who has booked the removal van/s for next Tuesday.
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