Insurance Claims
A building insurance policy will normally cover damage caused by:-
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Fire, lightning, explosion, earthquake
Fire, lightning, explosion, earthquake•Smoke
Smoke•Riot, civil commotion
Riot, civil commotion•Collision
Collision •Storm or flood
Storm or flood•Theft or attempted theft
Theft or attempted theft•Vandalism/malicious acts
Vandalism/malicious acts•Escape of water and oil
Escape of water and oil•Subsidence, heave or landslip
Subsidence, heave or landslip•Accidental damage to underground services
Accidental damage to underground servicesAlthough the majority of claims are dealt with fairly and efficiently either directly by the insurance company or their appointed loss adjuster/appointed representative, there are occasions when independent technical advice is required on behalf of the homeowner.
We provide an expert consultancy service to assist with the speedily resolution and settlement of your claim.
This includes:-
•Assisting in emergency measurers
Assisting in emergency measurers•Interpretation and review of the policy wording
Interpretation and review of the policy wording•Investigation and evaluation of damage
Investigation and evaluation of damage•Prepare repair schedules and obtain estimates
Prepare repair schedules and obtain estimates•Agree the nature and extent of repairs
Agree the nature and extent of repairs•Check that works have been carried out correctly
Check that works have been carried out correctly Technical file reviews/second opinions Standard of workmanship issues•Liaison with insurance companies, brokers, surveyors, engineers, building contractors etc.
Liaison with insurance companies, brokers, surveyors, engineers, building contractors etc.•Assist with any disputes that might arise throughout the life of the claim
Assist with any disputes that might arise throughout the life of the claim•Advise on confusing, poorly explained or disputed repudiations
Advise on confusing, poorly explained or disputed repudiations Neighbourly disputes involving removal of trees, drain repairs, access for site investigations and remedial works Please call or email to obtain advice and assistance.
Chartered Surveyors and Claim Consultants
FREEPHONE 0800 046 7311
