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Leaking Chimney..Insurance cover

  • 12-02-2024 9:32pm
    #1
    fiestaman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,174 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I've got a leaking chimney, the block work in the attic is stained and shows signs of damp. Has anybody got repairs done and covered under house insurance? Can anybody recommend a good chimney specialist. I'm kilkenny based. Should I contact a chimney specialists or contact insurance first? Any help much appreciated



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  • #2
    El Gato De Negocios
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,348 ✭✭✭El Gato De Negocios


    Unlikely that it would be covered by your insurance as it sounds like a gradually operating cause ie its occurred over time as opposed to being a fortuitous event such as a storm.



  • #3
    con747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,055 ✭✭✭con747


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058335941/leaking-chimney-insurance-cover

    Try your insurance if it's going to cost enough to warrant it. I had a corner in my bungalow where the gutters were leaking into the brickwork but due to a cabinet being there it wasn't noticed for god knows how long but they covered it. So worth a go if it is worth the claim.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #4
    tomhammer..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭tomhammer..


    I'd be very cautious about involving insurance if it's a maintenance issue

    It's not unknown for them to cancel a policy after deeming that the property isn't being maintained properly



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