Answer. One of the most common insurance claims made by home owners is for burst water pipes. Last year in Ireland there where thousands of burst pipe and water leak claims resulting in tens of millions in settlement claims. During cold weather, if water pipes are not insulated adequately the water inside the pipe will freeze.… Continue Reading
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What minimum plumbing standards is a surveyor hoping to find during his survey?
Answer. Interior plumbing line Materials Interior plumbing line materials should be sufficiently robust and in good condition to adequately carry water to where its required and to discharge waste water to the outside drains. Water Pressure The supply piping should be capable of delivering adequate water to the fixtures. The flow of water from a… Continue Reading
House Survey after Burst Pipe Leaks
One of the most common insurance claims made by home owners is for burst water pipes. In Ireland in 2010 there where thousands of burst pipe and water leak claims resulting in tens of millions in settlement claims. If water pipes are not insulated adequately the water inside the pipe will freeze during very cold weather.… Continue Reading
