Completion on Tuesday, garage roof broken

DougWeller

We move into our new house Tuesday. Last week we discovered that part of the garage roof was missing. It's a pitched asbestos roof and the bottom third of one of the sheets at the front went during the recent storms. They said they'd get it fixed but haven't so far. I have no idea exactly when it happened - the big storm was the night before we exchange contracts, but proof? So I have no idea whose insurance would cover it, and if it is ours, we've had some claims due to vandalised windows - 3 claims, and a 4th much bigger one, well, I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Any suggestions?
And any suggestions for repairing it even if bodged? Wrong forum I guess, but it would save money!
Thanks
Doug

securityman

Fit it with plastic corrugated sheeting from b&q, Cost about £10 a sheet.
http://www.diyplas.co.uk/Images/ProductImages/fittings1.jpg
http://img.tradekey.com/images/uploadedimages/products/3/0/B440648-20061122071130.jpg

securityman

Fit it with plastic corrugated sheeting from b&q, Cost about £10 a sheet.
http://www.diyplas.co.uk/Images/ProductImages/fittings1.jpg
http://img.tradekey.com/images/uploadedimages/products/3/0/B440648-20061122071130.jpg

courtjester

The storm was January 18 2007 - check out the BBC News website.

Although you have insurance on the property from exchange of contracts, the property is still owned and insured by the vendor until completion and hence it is they and their insurers that have the primary responsibility for repairs.

You should probably get the work done and submit an invoice to your vendor for settlement (who would then claim on their insurance). If all fails, you have the right to claim on your own insurance, providing this was in force at the date of the storm.

Wickedkitten

I would have your solicitor contact theirs. He may suggest retaining some money until you work it out with them.