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To be absolutely fucking fuming!!!!

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Mumof2NDers · 11/04/2024 20:03

So I get a message from DS1(16)at work today to tell me there’s a skip in our front garden. They’ve shoe horned it into the tiny front garden of our terraced house. In the process they’ve hit the wall knocking off 3 header stones, damaged the wall and even worse the brick gate post is now wobbling! It’s nearly 5 foot high and moving right at the bottom. What’s worse is I didn’t even order a fucking skip!
I’ve phoned them and pretty much all
they said was we’ll come and collect it tomorrow!
I’ve emailed them with photos and video of all the damage.
I’m raging!

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Emelene · 17/04/2024 16:33

Glad it’s been sorted for you!

ellyeth · 17/04/2024 12:59

Should have read last posts - sorry. Glad it has been sorted.

ellyeth · 17/04/2024 12:59

I think you should put the claim in writing, with photos, and enquire as to when they intend to repair the damage.

KidsandKindness · 16/04/2024 23:35

Really pleased to hear that the company acted responsibly and put everything right for you OP.

Houseplantmad · 16/04/2024 22:16

That’s great news. I’m glad you don’t have to think about it any more and your mental load has been lightened. Impressive service by the skip company to rectify things.

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Mumof2NDers · 16/04/2024 22:11

It’s all sorted! Came home from work today and the builders been and done the repairs. I’m really happy with the way the company have dealt with it tbf.

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rmcc1983 · 16/04/2024 19:19

It sounds like something out of a sitcom. I hope they put it right and compensate you for the inconvenience. Did you get the name of the company? I’m thinking small claims court if the don’t pay up!

Ilovemyshed · 16/04/2024 14:19

OK. Lots of photos also including skip and company name.

Any doorbell footage?

Insurance claim against skip company, let your house insurance deal with it.

What a PITA!

OldPerson · 16/04/2024 14:17

The company will be covered by insurance. Ask for their insurance details. Get a quote to repair the damage and submit claim. You've already taken the photos.

But also make sure the 5ft brick pillar is not going to fall on top of a small child. If needed, get the skip company to make it safe. If they need to knock it down - you know where to throw away the bricks!

It's not about getting angry, it's about getting it sorted.

threatmatrix · 16/04/2024 14:08

I’d take the skip hostage until you’ve got it in writing that they will pay.

ChocolateMudcake · 16/04/2024 00:09

2chocolateoranges · 11/04/2024 20:11

No point being fuming about it, you can’t change what’s happened, they will fix it.

Dh’s work colleague backed a lorry into someone’s brick wall and his company paid for it to get fixed.

There's plenty of point being fuming about it. No, it won't change what's happened. But the stress of it, the frustration, all of those feeling are entirely normal. Humans can't be happy 100% of the time. Anger is a totally healthy feeling, as long as it doesn't lead to violence/damage. Telling someone not to be angry is about a useful as a chocolate teapot.

Whether it gets fixed or not is besides the point. The whole thing is a huge inconvenience, and people really don't need it in top of their daily frustrations of life.

ArrrMeHearties · 15/04/2024 21:50

L26 · 15/04/2024 09:52

Bit OTT to be fuming. I’m sure it was all accidental. Everyone makes mistakes and I’m sure they will be rectified.

Not at all ott to be fuming even if it was a mistake it's caused a lot of damage to the ops home when the skip shouldnt even of been there

RecklessGoddess · 15/04/2024 18:31

If you live in the Three Counties, get in touch with the JVS show on BBC Three Counties. If they don't repair the damage they did, he will sort it out for you.

Bunnylove19 · 15/04/2024 16:45

2chocolateoranges · 11/04/2024 20:11

No point being fuming about it, you can’t change what’s happened, they will fix it.

Dh’s work colleague backed a lorry into someone’s brick wall and his company paid for it to get fixed.

She’s entitled to healthy emotions 🙄
Nobody cares about your DH or college, this thread isn’t all about you.

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Mumof2NDers · 15/04/2024 13:30

L26 · 15/04/2024 09:52

Bit OTT to be fuming. I’m sure it was all accidental. Everyone makes mistakes and I’m sure they will be rectified.

I’m sure it was an accident but to do that amount of damage then drive off….

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Nicetobenice67 · 15/04/2024 09:57

L26 · 15/04/2024 09:52

Bit OTT to be fuming. I’m sure it was all accidental. Everyone makes mistakes and I’m sure they will be rectified.

I totally get it you saying bit ott …I’m ott myself and it would anger me ..some ppl are chill like you some are ott like me and maybe op

L26 · 15/04/2024 09:52

Bit OTT to be fuming. I’m sure it was all accidental. Everyone makes mistakes and I’m sure they will be rectified.

kittensinthekitchen · 14/04/2024 15:34

Anonymous2025 · 14/04/2024 14:07

Because someone damaged her property and flee the scene

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And they've made arrangements to have it fixed. What do you expect the police will or can do?

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Mumof2NDers · 14/04/2024 15:07

Problemnumber99 · 14/04/2024 15:02

I had this happen when my skip was delivered. It might be different for different companies, but the one I hired from (well known) doesn't like claiming on the insurance so makes the lads driving the skip lorries pay for it/fix it.

In fairness after watching him spend the day trying to take the rest of the gate post down with a rubber mallet, he did pay for a brick layer to do it properly.

Check for people's ring door bells, that's how I proved mine! Good luck

He’s left green paint off the skip all over the gatepost, the guy who picked up the skip said there’s no denying he hit the post. 🤦‍♀️

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Problemnumber99 · 14/04/2024 15:02

I had this happen when my skip was delivered. It might be different for different companies, but the one I hired from (well known) doesn't like claiming on the insurance so makes the lads driving the skip lorries pay for it/fix it.

In fairness after watching him spend the day trying to take the rest of the gate post down with a rubber mallet, he did pay for a brick layer to do it properly.

Check for people's ring door bells, that's how I proved mine! Good luck

Anonymous2025 · 14/04/2024 14:07

kittensinthekitchen · 14/04/2024 13:06

Why on earth would the OP need to contact the police?

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Because someone damaged her property and flee the scene

kittensinthekitchen · 14/04/2024 13:06

Anonymous2025 · 14/04/2024 12:48

Call the police although it’s not a criminal dispute you need to log the damage

Why on earth would the OP need to contact the police?

Apolloneuro · 14/04/2024 13:05

It’s very upsetting OP, but try not to worry too much. Sounds like they’re on top of it and I’m sure it will soon be good as new.

A sofa delivery lorry driver accidentally used a faulty roller to drag a sofa all down my recently laid £14,000 resin driveway. All went through insurance very efficiently and was sorted, no problem.

pinkyredrose · 14/04/2024 13:01

LT1982 · 14/04/2024 09:57

A days delay receiving a skip hardly compares to the OPs issues. What a pointless comment

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Kind of depends on why they needed the skip!

Anonymous2025 · 14/04/2024 12:48

Call the police although it’s not a criminal dispute you need to log the damage

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