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Leak...some advice

  • 10-12-2012 3:52pm
    #1
    bonnieprince
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I recently noticed a leak in the first floor ceiling. The house was built in the 1950's and in 2010/2011 contracted a builder to insulate the outside walls and first floor ceiling with dry lining as well as replace plumbing and rewire the whole building. Also the house has a flat roof.
    I believe the leak is from the one of the pipes running to the tank on the roof as the leak appears on the opposite walls in upstairs hallway. I have no access to the pipes as their is very little crawl space and no attic.
    the only way to access is pipes/leaks is to remove the insulated plasterboard on the ceiling.

    My dilemma is can I contact my previous builder and expect him to repair as the work was carried out by his people or carry out work myself?

    How long is a warranty for work like this? The builder is a member of the CIF.

    I have enclosed some photos. (they are not great but the patches are increasing)


Comments

  • #2
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    As they work has been carried out the best part of two years ago, i personally think its a bit of a stretch to expect a builder take responsibility for a leak that is appearing now.

    All houses need on going maintenance, and unless it can be shown that the builder used materials or practises not fit for use, i see this as a maintenance issue.

    First thing to to is to locate and determine what the problem is.
    That will dictate your next step.


  • #3
    bonnieprince
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭bonnieprince


    I should clarify that the leak was only noticed after about a year when I had finished painting.
    My main problem to locate the leak is that I will have to remove the ceiling from that part of house which will be very messy.
    Thanks for the reply.


  • #4
    kkelliher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,583 ✭✭✭kkelliher


    You will have cover for the repair of a leKing pipe under your insurance. If the cause is neglegence by the previous builder then they will chase him. A plumber should be able to sort it out for you


  • #5
    bonnieprince
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭bonnieprince


    Thanks just recently put in a claim on house insurance for leaking pipe which caused pressure loss in heating system which was completed by another builder, o happy days!


  • #6
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    bonnieprince wrote: »
    I should clarify that the leak was only noticed after about a year when I had finished painting.
    My main problem to locate the leak is that I will have to remove the ceiling from that part of house which will be very messy.
    Thanks for the reply.

    there are ultrasonic machines that may be able to pick up the leak without such major removal....


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