https://www.boards.ie/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:27:04 +0000 en fire damage — boards.ie - Now Ye're Talkin' https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057810693/cost-of-renovating-this-fire-damaged-apartment Sun, 19 Nov 2017 13:38:16 +0000 Accommodation & Property Jensbraun 2057810693@/discussions
I recently moved to Ireland from the continent, and I am looking into buying a property in the Galway region, but the price of most properties seems to be out of my budget (100k). Today while doing my regular search I found this offer which is quite interesting: daft.ie/11587538.

The damage seems not to be severe, and I am just wondering if I could get your "knowledgeable" views on how much I am likely to spend to get the flat back to habitable standard.

I would also appreciate if you can name some companies I can approach for this kind of work, because to be honest, I have two left hands as they say in Germany. Though not the youngest anymore, but I am definitely a very good and capable learner, so I can still make myself useful one way or the other to save cost.

What do you guys think? Thanks in advance for your valuable contributions.]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2056082769/uncommunicative-insurance-company Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:36:12 +0000 Motors Helpmemaths 2056082769@/discussions Did the right thing -called insurance co, they got the car towed to the garage, filed fire report.
That was 4 weeks ago. Since then called the Galway freephone number many times but get answerd in India. Pleasant voices but no information.
Engineers assess the damage (two different ones) and was told to get repair quote. Sent by email, fax and post. Called again three days later and told by agent I have to send quote - told them I have confirmations of receipt - quote found! They have to assess quote. No reply for days.
Finally, they say damage caused by mechanical failure and not insurable but they reserve the right to asses whether there is a claim.
I reply in writing requesting what basis have they reached this conclusion, request the engineers reports and their conclusions, point out that they have blocked communications (I asked for a supervisor and was told she was on holidays!) and refute any inference that I havnt supplied all details requested (I even sent on the service history). That was a week ago and still no contact from them.
Do insurance companies behave like this to frustrate and scare off their clients? What actions should I take to push them to compensate us for the damage to the car (comprehensive policy). Whats the best words to use with these guys or should I just hand over to my solicitor?]]>