Damaged property working from home

fist101

I have worked from home for 10 months now, my employer does not contribute nor do I receive £6 a week tak relief due to me not paying tax as I am part time, however my bills have still gone up. 
I also have a desk chair brought home from work (special for bad backs etc) and over the months the wheels have damaged our laminate flooring, do I have to claim on my own insurance? Again a bit unfair as not my fault I could work from home.

Thrugelmir

Didn't you consider buying a cheap rug or off cut of carpet?  Self inflicted damage isn't covered by insurance. 

Kim_kim

You can claim the tax rebate direct with the HMRC 

jonesMUFCforever

Although without doubt some areas of your life are now more expensive - can I just ask how much have you saved by not having to travel to work?

poppy12345

Kim_kim said:

You can claim the tax rebate direct with the HMRC 

How exactly would that work when the OP has clearly said they don't pay tax.

Dazed_and_C0nfused

Kim_kim said:

You can claim the tax rebate direct with the HMRC 

Might be worth reading the op before commenting 

The_Fat_Controller

Have you told your insurer your home is now your workplace ?

Jeremy535897

The_Fat_Controller said:

Have you told your insurer your home is now your workplace ?

Most insurers are unconcerned about people doing employed office work from home, but it is best to check. Wear and tear on the floor due to moving a chair would not normally be covered.

HampshireH

Do you have accidental damage on your insurance? Perhaps this could cover it?

I imagine (without knowing what yours says) a normal policy would expect you to mitigate any damage by ensuring the chair was on an adequate surface before use. Which your flooring isn't if it has damaged it in such a short space of time.

[Deleted User]

I’ve heard it all now! 

Aylesbury_Duck

MarkN88 said:

I’ve heard it all now! 

Indeed! 

I've had to buy a new bulb for my dining room lamp because I've used it so much more than usual for the last several months, working from home.  To whom do I send the bill?