enkelt skapninger Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Hi all,After fixing my toilet last week with somebody recommended by Shetlinkers, I thought I'd ask you again... The storm last night has taken 3 tiles off our roof, and we're no longer weatherproof. Can anyone recommend a roof repair firm who'll come out as soon as it is safe to? We're Westside. It isn't a big job - one smashed tile, one cracked tile and a missing ridge tile. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyboy Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 You could try Derek Boulter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engineer21 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 same thing happend to me in lerwick, just managed to source some tiles now for the wind to die down a bit!! try ringing round the roofers in phone book im guessing there gonna be busy today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dratsy Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 ronnie leask fae scalloway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabug Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Try :- Terry Strachan, Robertson Crescent, LERWICK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkelt skapninger Posted December 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirvaluk Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Geordie Inkster in Sandwick is a roof expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyKipper Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Just out of interest, wouldn't you ring the insurance company? Don't they have to arrange it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 ^^I have also had some minor roof damage but sometimes, with the excess payable, it simply isn't worth making a claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Just out of interest, wouldn't you ring the insurance company? Don't they have to arrange it? Some Insurers expect you to obtain three quotes and then they will cough up the dosh upon completion of the works. Other Insurers, for example, the likes of premier companies such as Hiscox, tend to organise everything. However, as Dave above has quite rightly pointed out, sometimes the cost of the excess can make it pointless in submitting a claim. There is also the question as to whether said property is insured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyKipper Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 How much IS the going rate for say, replacing, 3 'slate effect' tiles? I have no idea if it is more than my excess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 You will know as soon as you get an estimate having looked at your policy first. I think that my policy has either £100 or £150 excess but they do vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 don't forget the possible loss of the no claims discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkelt skapninger Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I've been quoted around 250 quid - one of our tiles is a ridge tile, and the other two are in the middle of the roof so need other tiles to be lifted to get to them properly. We won't bother with claiming on the insurance for the reasons mentioned above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Check your insurance policy. Sure paying for repairs yourself may well protect your no claims bonus but it is possible that failing to tell your insurance company that you have had a bit of storm damage could let them avoid paying up if you suffer damage again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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