Guesstimates of likely cost to fix collapsing chimney stack?
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A while ago we had some strong winds and as a result the chimney stack on my 3-bed semi has started to collapse. Chimney pots are at all sorts of angles and the brickwork at the top of the stack is quite obviously sagging. Nothing has fallen down yet, but it's only a matter of time!
The neighbours and myself are going to split the repair costs between us (and I'm hoping to claim it on the buildings insurance), but before I go off and get quotes I'd like to get a rough idea of how much it's likely to cost. From what I've gathered doing a spot of research on t'interweb the biggest expense is likely to be scaffolding.
The house is a brick-built 3-bed semi of around 1920 vintage, the chimney stack is in the middle of the building (i.e. in between myself and next door) and both houses have an extension to the rear (which I mention as it could be an extra PITA for scaffolding).
If any builders/roofers could give me a rough ballpark estimate I'd be grateful (and if it's cheap and you're local it could be to your gain!
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As I find myself saying all too frequently... effing houses!
Cheers,
Jonny
The neighbours and myself are going to split the repair costs between us (and I'm hoping to claim it on the buildings insurance), but before I go off and get quotes I'd like to get a rough idea of how much it's likely to cost. From what I've gathered doing a spot of research on t'interweb the biggest expense is likely to be scaffolding.
The house is a brick-built 3-bed semi of around 1920 vintage, the chimney stack is in the middle of the building (i.e. in between myself and next door) and both houses have an extension to the rear (which I mention as it could be an extra PITA for scaffolding).
If any builders/roofers could give me a rough ballpark estimate I'd be grateful (and if it's cheap and you're local it could be to your gain!
)As I find myself saying all too frequently... effing houses!
Cheers,
Jonny
As Dogwatch said.
You'll need to show that it happened as the direct result of an insured peril, in this case 'storm'. They'll want to know an exact date and the Met Office records will be consulted to prove for or against. Then they'll inspect the remaining structure, if it looks like wear and tear I'm afraid you'll be footing at least some of the bill.
Don't, whatever you do, have the work done until they've had the opportunity to inspect it or you won't get a penny.
You'll need to show that it happened as the direct result of an insured peril, in this case 'storm'. They'll want to know an exact date and the Met Office records will be consulted to prove for or against. Then they'll inspect the remaining structure, if it looks like wear and tear I'm afraid you'll be footing at least some of the bill.
Don't, whatever you do, have the work done until they've had the opportunity to inspect it or you won't get a penny.
Word of warning !!!!
If you see something happening - don't mess around. Even if it costs a bit more to get someone sooner than your preferred contractor.
Last year I was walking past a neighbours at dinner time and noticed their chimney didn't look too happy following some winds. That night it fell in and landed in the bedroom below.
The guy is a millionaire and soon had the job sorted.
Whilst out at the weekend I noticed the top gable of a house got blown in last week with the winds.
If you see something happening - don't mess around. Even if it costs a bit more to get someone sooner than your preferred contractor.
Last year I was walking past a neighbours at dinner time and noticed their chimney didn't look too happy following some winds. That night it fell in and landed in the bedroom below.
The guy is a millionaire and soon had the job sorted.
Whilst out at the weekend I noticed the top gable of a house got blown in last week with the winds.
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