They said the gaps are my responsibility?

Marvel.

jhs14 wrote: »

And assuming you own the flat, how would fixing skirting boards not be your responsibility?

I did not know where I stood with things more structural like movement if there was a wider issue. Yes I am happy to sort things myself but just double checked here regarding my lack of experience of these matters.


thanks
Lee

Marvel.

MisterB1959 wrote: »

when you seal it YOURSELF make sure the carpets are pulled back so as not to get any sealant etc on them ! expanding foam is very good for sealing draughts etc, but use sparingly and make sure the floor coverings are well away. the excess foam can be trimmed off with a craft knife after it has set solid (a couple of hours later)

Thanks, I have sealed 80% of it now. Getting the right size extra thick foam strips has done it, doubled layered it up in the worst areas. No need for sealant. Might consider sealant when I decorate in the future.


Lee

Marvel.

arbrighton wrote: »

There are some wopping gaps under our skirting boards as for whatever reason in our old house, the floors are far from level. So it's masking tape to make a neat edge and then caulk for us as silicone is bloody difficult to work with or remove if you need to redo it.

It is perfectly normal for plaster not to reach the floor- that's what the skirting is there to hide, since it is impossible to get a proper smooth finish down there.

Thank you for your reply. I have just gone with foam strips at the moment, chunky ones that really fill the void. If I notice anymore drafts I will seal them in with sealant.


Thanks


Lee

pathtofreedom

Marvel. wrote: »

If I had a freehold property I would go straight to my building insurance. But because it's leasehold this leaves me a bit stuck as the building insurance is with Housing Association.

I called the Housing Association's insurance company and I have a another number to call later. But before I do that I wanted to check whether this is my financial responsibility?

There are different sorts of contents, building and home insurance. I think you seem to be mixing these up a bit. Buildings insurance isn't for day to day maintance. It is if your building burnt down, or was hit by a massive storm, or a sink hole or something.. Even then you'd need to check if those were covered for all those as you might not be.

If you want some sort of accidental damage / diy insurance you'd need extra coverage on top of your contents insurance.

Marvel.

pathtofreedom wrote: »

There are different sorts of contents, building and home insurance. I think you seem to be mixing these up a bit. Buildings insurance isn't for day to day maintance. It is if your building burnt down, or was hit by a massive storm, or a sink hole or something.. Even then you'd need to check if those were covered for all those as you might not be.

If you want some sort of accidental damage / diy insurance you'd need extra coverage on top of your contents insurance.

Hi, because the voids were from obvious movement and building insurance covers various kinds of movement I original was considering this inquiry, just to check it all out and be cautious.


But the members here have helped me realise that it's actually quite normal and I will monitor it long term and take some pictures of my tape measure and the voids and keep an eye on it as another member said.


thank you for your reply.


Lee