Cavity wall insulation was installed in millions of homes across the UK and homeowners were under the impression this would save them £1,000s each year on energy bills. But what happened was a lot of rouge companies jumped on the bandwagon and were completing up to 3 insulation jobs a day when it should have took a day to do one.
Due to a lack of workmanship a lot of properties began to experience mould, damp and condensation which affected the property’s value but more importantly the inhabitant’s health.
Cavity Wall Insulation Mould & Damp And What To Look Out For?
As you can see above the mould and damp has crept through the wall causing the paint to begin to strip off. You could repaint this wall and it would just continue to happen repeatedly. The main places you will find signs of cavity insulation gone wrong is where air vents used to be or on the bottom or left corners.
Cavity Wall Insulation Removal – How Much?
Unfortunately, this isn’t cheap to do in some cases costing more than the original price for the cavity was installed. The advantage of claiming is with the money you get back you can use this to contribute towards the removal of the cavity wall claims.
FAQs
- Time period for claims? – Yes, there is generally a 6 year (from first noticing the signs of damage to your property/health issues) time limit for claims to be brought.
- Claim Timescales? – It depends on who your claim is against and how quickly the other side respond. We try to get results fast ideally within a 6-9 month time period but if this changes we will let you know. Some cases can be complex particularly those where homes have been very badly damaged and are not mortgage-able. These cases can take more than 12 months.
- What is the cost? – We Work on a no win no fee basis.
- No Paperwork? – No problem we can help look into this for you.
Am I Eligible To Claim?
You’re eligible to make a claim if you feel like you meet one of the below reasons. These are the main reasons but there are other reasons you could be able to claim. If so, feel to get in touch.
Your eligible to make a claim if you feel like you meet one of the below reasons. Think cavity claim? These are the main reasons but there is other reasons you could be able to claim if so feel to get in touch.
- YOUR PROPERTY SMELLS DAMP
- YOUR PROPERTY HAS DAMP PATCHES
- YOUR PROPERTY GETS EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION
- YOUR PROPERTY HAS ROTTEN WOODWORK
- YOUR PROPERTY HAS BLOCKED AIR VENTS
- YOU’VE NOTICED MOULD ON FURNITURE OR CLOTHING
- YOU’VE HAD TO DECORATE TO HIDE ANY PROBLEMS
- YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER HAVE SUFFERED WORSENED HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS ASTHMA OR BREATHING PROBLEMS
Feel one of the above reasons applies to yourself? Get in touch with us by completing our short form on our web site see how much your eligible to claim back.