Water Leak 'near' boiler

Chris102

Hi, I'm new to the forum! I have a house rented by tenants. The house is a new build (Bloor Homes) and is about 6 months old. The tenants contacted me last night and informed me that the airing cupboard carpet was wet. Although I have yet to investigate where the leak is (boiler or pipes), I suspect that it is from a faulty pipe join. My question is: is the fault covered by a Bloor warranty or do I need to cover the costs of fixing the leak myself? I intend visiting the house this evening to gain a better understanding of the exact leak location. Grateful for any advice!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Chris102 wrote: »

Hi, I'm new to the forum! I have a house rented by tenants. The house is a new build (Bloor Homes) and is about 6 months old. The tenants contacted me last night and informed me that the airing cupboard carpet was wet. Although I have yet to investigate where the leak is (boiler or pipes), I suspect that it is from a faulty pipe join. My question is: is the fault covered by a Bloor warranty or do I need to cover the costs of fixing the leak myself? I intend visiting the house this evening to gain a better understanding of the exact leak location. Grateful for any advice!

I'd suggest you go there quicker than that, as that could damage a lot more than just the carpet.

keystone

Chris102 wrote: »

My question is: is the fault covered by a Bloor warranty or do I need to cover the costs of fixing the leak myself?

Only you will know the wording of the warranty. My xtal ball is borked I'm afraid.

I intend visiting the house this evening to gain a better understanding of the exact leak location.

As Jojo already suggested - sooner rather than later might just be a good plan.

Cheers

gas4you

If it is within the first 2 years of you buying the house, then everything supplied with the house is covered by the builders warranty.

dvdrdl

typical landlord... send them a plumber asap

Meadows

Chris102 wrote: »

The house is a new build (Bloor Homes) and is about 6 months old. The tenants contacted me last night and informed me that the airing cupboard carpet was wet. Although I have yet to investigate where the leak is (boiler or pipes), I suspect that it is from a faulty pipe join. My question is: is the fault covered by a Bloor warranty or do I need to cover the costs of fixing the leak myself? I intend visiting the house this evening to gain a better understanding of the exact leak location. Grateful for any advice!

You suspect it is a faulty pipe join, why would you even think that unless you know of a fault previously. Sounds more like it could be a leak from the boiler itself, but either way they need a plumber to investigate before a small leek becomes more and causes damage not only to the carpet but the floor & ceiling below.

Chris102

Many thanks - Bloor sent the plumber this morning.

dvdrdl - most useful keep up the excellent work...