sundance Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I live some distance from one of my buy to lets. There was a burst pipe ,now repaired. However,the ceilings have collapsed and i need to somebody to handle the claim. Has anybody any advice on using claims managment companies to handle the entire claim and repair process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Has your insurer appointed an independent Loss Adjuster? A good one should manage the claim for you, agreeing what work the insurer should pay for, help you select a builder, either of your choice or by their appointment, provide a surveyor to advise how repairs should be done, and inform insurer of agreed costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for reply. The loss adjuster acts for the insurance company and does not get involved with supervising building works,getting quotations,dealing with contractor s and so on whereas claims management companies do all of these things,a one stop shop from start to finish. I'm thinking of companies like tangible building...... Has your insurer appointed an independent Loss Adjuster? A good one should manage the claim for you, agreeing what work the insurer should pay for, help you select a builder, either of your choice or by their appointment, provide a surveyor to advise how repairs should be done, and inform insurer of agreed costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortitia Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I suppose that is supposed to be an advert? In reality I can't see any landlord employing a firm like that - cost is not worth it unless we are talking luxury props and LL would not be looking on here methinks. Spam reported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I dont understand the comment about the ad. ? These firms dont charge the the policyholder a penny so how can they be expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Sundance: Given your response there seems no point in my recommending someone, as I might have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durwin Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 If you have insurance against the damage to you property then you should not be looking for the company to repair the ceiling.Insurance company will take care of it as soon as you tell them about the mishap. But if you don't have home insurance policy then you should look for the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 For the benefit of readers, my original answer posted 24th Feb is proving, from experience, to be correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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