25-12-15, 08:02 PM
I had the same thing a few years ago after a recognised storm.
I had a roofer round who quoted me £2500 for replacing and repointing the ridge tiles. Similar issue with my timbers aswell. They also said I needed the roof sarking replaced aswell.
Contacted the Insurance Company who sent an assessor who said whilst it was caused by a storm it was fair wear and tear and it was my responsibility to check that my ridge tiles were in good condition prior to the storm....how the f!*k can I do that......in other words pay for it yourself.
My premiums also went up the next year because I had "enquired" about a claim >:
I then contacted a few other roofers who advised the first roofer was just milking it they all came in at between £800-£1200 to do the same job.
Worth getting a 2nd/3rd opinion if your insurance will not pay out.
I had a roofer round who quoted me £2500 for replacing and repointing the ridge tiles. Similar issue with my timbers aswell. They also said I needed the roof sarking replaced aswell.
Contacted the Insurance Company who sent an assessor who said whilst it was caused by a storm it was fair wear and tear and it was my responsibility to check that my ridge tiles were in good condition prior to the storm....how the f!*k can I do that......in other words pay for it yourself.
My premiums also went up the next year because I had "enquired" about a claim >:
I then contacted a few other roofers who advised the first roofer was just milking it they all came in at between £800-£1200 to do the same job.
Worth getting a 2nd/3rd opinion if your insurance will not pay out.