Damage to underground drains and service pipes, by fortuitous external forces.

Accidental damage can occur to underground drains, sewers, services, cables and pipes in a number of ways including typically by differential movement of the subsoil, intrusion and breakage by tree roots, or by external means such as during unrelated excavation works. This type of damage may happen to drains whether they serve a house, a shop, a factory, a office or other commercial premises and the damage is normally covered by most comprehensive building policies.

 

Notwithstanding the above insurers may often suggest that the damage to the underground drains is due to gradual deterioration not covered by the policy. For this reason, if a policyholder suspects that damage has been caused to underground drains, pipes, cables or services appertaining to their property it is important that they engage their own loss assessor and advisor as soon as possible to provide help and guidance with the claim. The Claims Consultancy Loss Assessors have the specialist knowledge to deal with damaged drain claims for the policyholder.

 

It is also important to note that underground pipes can service a number of properties and the matter of apportioning liability between respective owners and users needs careful consideration.It is not common knowledge that dependent upon the age of sewerage pipes, and who has the benefit of their use, liability for repairs can rest with local authorities or other suppliers and not the property owners.The Claims Consultancy Loss Consultants have the knowledge to direct a claim for underground drain or pipe claim to the relevant parties.

The Claims Consultancy Loss Assessors based in London will arrange a thorough investigation into the cause of any damage to underground drains including CTV surveys where appropriate and with our expert representation we will ensure all legitimate claims are paid.We assist all our clients by preparing a schedule of the loss, engaging specialist drainage contractors, and by negotiating settlement with insurers or their loss adjusters on your behalf.We will guide you in obtaining appropriate replacement /repair estimates where necessary.

 

Your insurers are likely to appoint a loss adjuster or claims handler to deal with your claim but this is to protect their own interests.These representative's operate under heavy workloads and your claim cannot be given the focus it deserves. Adjusters and Insurance claims inspectors do not prepare your claim, they adjust the claim you submit. Other expenses may be recoverable of which you are unaware. If you prematurely agree a claim with insurers it may be too late for them to subsequently reconsider additional items.

Insurance policy wordings are complex and difficult for a policyholder to understand. An insurer or his representative have the advantage and will often attempt to construe the wording in their favor. The Claims Consultancy Loss Assessors of London fully understand policy wordings and have the knowledge and experience to redress the balance and ensure that your damage to underground drain claim is given the fullest and fairest consideration it deserves.

It is therefore essential that you are represented  by your own professional loss assessor as soon as possible after drainage damage is discovered, or suspected; this is to ensure the claim is properly and accurately presented and you receive the maximum benefit under the policy.

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