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NewBuild 7 month Garden Problem
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We have a little spring in our front garden when it rains. Fortunately, the ground slopes, and the water just runs away elsewhere. We live in rather a wet country, and I just accepted it as par for the course.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0
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We have a little spring in our front garden when it rains. Fortunately, the ground slopes, and the water just runs away elsewhere. We live in rather a wet country, and I just accepted it as par for the course.
Depends on how big your front garden is but maybe you could make the spring a feature and a conversational piece.:)0 -
I too have the same problem, new build in 2013, but I will name the builder, Barratt!!!! as they now refuse to accept their is a problem. They initially acknowledged there was a problem and dug a trench and laid plastic piping. The problem has not been resolved doing this and my garden still gets waterlogged after it rains and now they refuse to do anything else. I have sent numerous emails, photos, and even the sales girl in their development office says it is unacceptable but they still refuse to do anything. They give you a 5 year warranty, sell you an executive house but the garden is not covered!! Can anyone offer any other avenue to pursue?0
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I too have the same problem, new build in 2013, but I will name the builder, Barratt!!!! as they now refuse to accept their is a problem. They initially acknowledged there was a problem and dug a trench and laid plastic piping. The problem has not been resolved doing this and my garden still gets waterlogged after it rains and now they refuse to do anything else. I have sent numerous emails, photos, and even the sales girl in their development office says it is unacceptable but they still refuse to do anything. They give you a 5 year warranty, sell you an executive house but the garden is not covered!! Can anyone offer any other avenue to pursue?
A letter before action giving them a suitable amount of time to rectify the problem before you take them to court.
You could get a quote from another gardener to see how much it will cost to rectify, then take them to court for this amount.
I wonder how the OP got on and whether they resolved the problem?Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
I too have the same problem, new build in 2013, but I will name the builder, Barratt!!!! as they now refuse to accept their is a problem. They initially acknowledged there was a problem and dug a trench and laid plastic piping. The problem has not been resolved doing this and my garden still gets waterlogged after it rains and now they refuse to do anything else. I have sent numerous emails, photos, and even the sales girl in their development office says it is unacceptable but they still refuse to do anything. They give you a 5 year warranty, sell you an executive house but the garden is not covered!! Can anyone offer any other avenue to pursue?
I had 100% this problem, nhbc were useless. Go on ceo email and email the director, takes time but ours have finally been done but be prepared to threaten legal actionDon't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.0 -
A letter before action giving them a suitable amount of time to rectify the problem before you take them to court.
You could get a quote from another gardener to see how much it will cost to rectify, then take them to court for this amount.
I wonder how the OP got on and whether they resolved the problem?
its the size of the main drain / slopes of the gardens that causes it. Ours at first didn't even have a drain holeDon't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.0
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