Neighbour has knocked down chimney breast

George_Clinton

Fat_Walt wrote: »

I hope for their sake they've removed it from the loft too and not just the bedroom.

This is what I simply don't know but want to find out.

DaftyDuck wrote: »

Oh, and take lots and lots of photos of your side - before it collapses.

Just to help with the [STRIKE]Coroner's report[/STRIKE] insurance claim....

:eek::(

George_Clinton

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

You've had some good practical advice there.

I think you've got good reason to be suspicious the neighbour has done something "they didn't oughter" - as they didn't invite you in to have a look for yourself.

Back when I had a terrace house and the next door neighbour rang at the door saying words to effect of "It's your fault such and such has happened in my house" - I promptly invited them in to take a good look at the relevant bit of my house for themselves and said that I would be the first to want to know if my house had a problem I wasn't aware of. They had a darn good poke-around - and then had to eat their words - as we could both see it was nothing to do with me.

So - the fact they've not invited you in to see for yourself is suspicious imo.

I just think it would have been good practice/socially responsible to let your neighbour know you're about to undertake some work if it will undoubtedly be very loud in every corner of their home and if they'll feel some pretty major vibrations... especially if the works are on the shared party wall. I'm pretty sure they knew what they were up to...

david1951

Have you got legal cover on your buildings insurance policy?

George_Clinton

lstar337 wrote: »

Get proof you went to building control. That way if they decide not to do anything you'll have proof that you highlighted it as in issue if/when you have to go to court for it.

May be worth mentioning to your home insurance provider, they may want to investigate or at the least make a note of it.

Apparently BC are going to look into it, which is better than I'd been expecting...

George_Clinton

david1951 wrote: »

Have you got legal cover on your buildings insurance policy?

Nice reminder, I'm sure I do :beer: