Hi there. Just wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation or have any first-hand experience of this.
I've been in my house for 2.5 years. There is a large single-storey kitchen/living room extension to the rear. The extension was built by the previous owner and is 5 years old. We have copies of the plans and all information regarding the dates that the buildings inspector visited during the building work and the date it was officially signed off.
In the recent heavy rain and wind we have had a big problem with water leaking through the extension roof into the kitchen and living room. We have had a number of builders and roofers round to investigate and every single one has said that the water ingress is caused by the pitch of the roof being far too shallow for the type of tiles used and that it should not have been signed off by building control as it does not comply with building regulations.
We have an insurance assessor coming at the end of January but the roofers are suggesting that they are very unlikely to pay out on any external roof repairs/replacement because they will regard it as faulty workmanship. So we need to get on to the council before the insurance person comes round. I'm dreading it because I have a horrible feeling that they won't be keen to act quickly or to take any responsibility.
Has anyone had dealings with the council over similar or had the same issues with a leaky roof or is generally able to help or advise? I feel a bit doom and gloom at the moment cos it keeps on raining and I'm worried my ceiling is going to fall down! Posting in Propety/DIY too. TIA.