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FBD Insurance Claim

  • 01-04-2010 8:23pm
    #1
    jod1983
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 300 ✭✭


    Hi all
    I have a leak under my bath at the moment that needs to be sorted ASAP.
    The bath and alot of tiles need to be removed so the area can be accessed. I intend to do this myself, but get a tradesman to do the final repairs. Also,slabs downstairs are damaged.
    Thinking it may cost €800-€1000 to fix.
    1:Will there be a problem with me getting fixed quickly.
    2:How do FBD access the damage?
    3:How quick do they pay out?
    Thanks in advanage for any help


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  • #2
    makeorbrake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,666 ✭✭✭makeorbrake


    Get an independent loss assessor. They usually work on a basis of 10% - but they will more than pay for themselves.

    The insurance industry has had a serious increase in payouts between the flooding last year and due to the recession (people are now claiming for things they should have done some time ago).

    Have you reported the claim? I would get your assessor involved even before this. All claims related calls are recorded.

    Furthermore, FBD have started to use their own contractors to do work now - may not be across the board, but I know late last year, they started to move to this system. Just something to bear in mind.

    Also, you have to be very careful with regard to a water-damage related claim. check your policy document very carefully. It may be that its not covered. Most insurance companies have a clause in there saying that they wont cover this type of claim if it is a result of deterioration over time or bad workmanship.

    Be careful. Proceed with caution!


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