My water heater blew a hole and my whole basement started absorbing the H2O. My bulider had his flooring company remove all the laminate flooring. Since it hasn't been a yr yet since i moved in, the flooring company was supposed to pay the repair cost. I just got a call that i'm supposed to pay for the repairs. what should i do? My builder is such a snob....he said he would start the repair work two days ago, but no one has come to get the work done.
2006-08-24 07:28:53 · 14 answers · asked by kartzzzzzzzzz 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I agree with Cecilia. Also you may go after the water heater manufacturer! Hope all works out!
2006-08-24 08:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by Ralph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to shift the problem to the builder/seller or landlord.
If you are a buyer of a new or remodeled home in California, then you can advise the builder and/seller to fix the problem right away before you file a complaint with the State Contractors License Board or Dept of Real Estate if sold through a licensed sales agent.
You could also file a complaint with your homeowners insurance, but you will pay higher premiums later on.
2006-08-30 00:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sociallyinquisitive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Home?
The builder is responsible for failing parts usually for 12 mos.
2. Water heater manufacturer but they will ususlly only replace heater and their warranty excludes "other damage"
3. You do have Homeowners insurance...Use it. This will get costly
2006-08-30 22:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ack, number one I really believe your leaving something out here.
a new water heater doesnt simply blow a hole in it, unless maybe you left it running and shut the water off? if not the water heater company is liable for the heater for sure but whomever installed it also may be liable. no way would the flooring guy have to pay one cent tho
2006-08-30 21:03:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why the flooring co. would pay a repair from a water heater problem.
2006-08-24 14:34:46 · answer #5 · answered by Papa John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would the flooring company pay for repairs they DID NOT cause?
2006-08-24 14:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by Smitty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your local Legal Aid office and explain the situation to them, see what advise they have to offer before going to the expense of consulting with an attorney on your own.
2006-08-24 14:36:07 · answer #7 · answered by naughty toddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have homeowners insurance?Thats what its for.As far as the builder go's what did your contract say.If you did not specify a compleation date with penalities???(big oops) If no contract GET ONE with a new builder.
2006-08-24 14:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by paulofhouston 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your homeowner insurance company.they should pay for damage, less your deductable.maybe the builder will pay the deductable
2006-08-25 23:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by tim r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn in a claim to your insurance company, and they will subrogate on your behalf.
2006-08-24 14:33:38 · answer #10 · answered by Cecilia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋