Builder Gone Into Liquidation - Contacting Insurer?

AndyBSG

Hoping someone can help.

Had an extension built 3 years ago and builder had insurance in place covering the work.

The roof is now leaking due to wrong tiles used so trying to pursue their insurance... However, we can't find who the insurer is as we've lost the paperwork and no way to contact the builders.

Is this something the LLP handling the liquidation should provide or anyone know how else I could track the insurer down?

Thank you

DullGreyGuy

You could notify the Administrators of your claim against them and highlight the fact you believe there was an insurer backed warranty in place in which case could they redirect the claim to the relevant insure and advise you. 

If they will be able to find the details is another matter

c_damon

Just a thought, does your home insurance have legal cover? It might be that they can aid you in recovery or advice.

Grumpy_chap

AndyBSG said:

Hoping someone can help.

Had an extension built 3 years ago and builder had insurance in place covering the work.

The roof is now leaking due to wrong tiles used so trying to pursue their insurance... However, we can't find who the insurer is as we've lost the paperwork and no way to contact the builders.

Is this something the LLP handling the liquidation should provide or anyone know how else I could track the insurer down?

Thank you

What is the value of the remedy work required?
If this is sufficient enough to warrant a claim on your home insurance, your insurer will have the knowledge and capability to track down any assets (or insurance) that can be claimed on to make an effective recovery from the original builder.

user1977

Grumpy_chap said:

AndyBSG said:

Hoping someone can help.

Had an extension built 3 years ago and builder had insurance in place covering the work.

The roof is now leaking due to wrong tiles used so trying to pursue their insurance... However, we can't find who the insurer is as we've lost the paperwork and no way to contact the builders.

Is this something the LLP handling the liquidation should provide or anyone know how else I could track the insurer down?

Thank you

What is the value of the remedy work required?
If this is sufficient enough to warrant a claim on your home insurance, your insurer will have the knowledge and capability to track down any assets (or insurance) that can be claimed on to make an effective recovery from the original builder.

Home insurance doesn't generally cover remedying shoddy work.

Hoenir

AndyBSG said:

Is this something the LLP handling the liquidation should provide or anyone know how else I could track the insurer down?

If it's a Limited company that's being liquidated. Then in all likelihood the LLP will be limited in their activity. Wrapping up matters quickly and realising as much as possible for creditors wll be the aim. Former directors tend to be uncooperative and provide minimal assitance.