Pyrite Remediation

billyhead

Just wondering if anyone has had their home remediated due to pyrite damage. My house has been passed as having pyrite damage (enough damage to get onto the remediation list). The question for those whom had their house remediated or are in the know is that I have flooring throughout downstairs which is polished porcelain tiling (expensive tiles). When I get the house remediated would I be entitled to have similar flooring put back down or do you only have a choice of wooden flooring?

f@steddie

You should be entitled to get equivalent tiles put back in again. Check with your insurer for confirmation.

Graham

Mod Note:

OP your post has been moved to construction and planning where I'd expect you to get a better response

billyhead

f@steddie wrote: »

You should be entitled to get equivalent tiles put back in again. Check with your insurer for confirmation.

Unfortunately the house insurers want nothing to do with Pyrite Remediation:(

f@steddie

billyhead wrote: »

Unfortunately the house insurers want nothing to do with Pyrite Remediation:(

So what is the question then? Are you asking if you can only put wood floors in after pyrite remediation?

billyhead

f@steddie wrote: »

So what is the question then? Are you asking if you can only put wood floors in after pyrite remediation?

Hi,
The query was would anyone know if the builders contracted to carry out the remediation work put the same flooring back in that the polished porcelain tiles I had put down all downstairs were costly or do they just give yo a choice of wooden flooring? As it wasn't my fault the house was build with Pyrite substance it would be unfair if I have an inferior quality of flooring to what was their before the works take place.

f@steddie

billyhead wrote: »

Hi,
The query was would anyone know if the builders contracted to carry out the remediation work put the same flooring back in that the polished porcelain tiles I had put down all downstairs were costly or do they just give yo a choice of wooden flooring? As it wasn't my fault the house was build with Pyrite substance it would be unfair if I have an inferior quality of flooring to what was their before the works take place.

So who is paying and what is your agreement with them?

My insurer paid and we got equivalent tiles etc.

Graham

Assuming this is being carried out by The Pyrite Resolution Board, this may be relevant:

The reinstatement of building elements (e.g. walls, floors, etc.) in the dwelling will normally be on a “like for like” basis relative to a standard that existed prior to the occurrence of damage caused by pyritic heave, having regard to good building practice.

Where possible, fixtures and fittings, e.g. kitchen units, sanitary ware etc., will be removed as necessary during the Remedial Works and reinstated on completion of the Remedial Works. Any fixtures and fittings damaged as a result of pyritic heave will be repaired or replaced if necessary. Replacement, where necessary, of finishes, fixtures and fittings will generally be on a like for like basis, in consultation with the Scheme Participant. However, expensive or difficult to source finishes, fixtures or fittings will be replaced by those of good serviceable quality.

Source: Pyrite Remediation Scheme - Guide for Scheme Participants
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billyhead

Graham wrote: »

Assuming this is being carried out by The Pyrite Resolution Board, this may be relevant:


Source: Pyrite Remediation Scheme - Guide for Scheme Participants
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Thanks Graham. Thats what I wanted to read i.e like for like basis;)

Graham

billyhead wrote: »

Thanks Graham. Thats what I wanted to read i.e like for like basis;)

It does look like they have a get-out with the insertion of generally and normally. Hopefully you'll be covered.

Best of luck.