insurance trace and access

[Wesley24]

Hey, has anyone on here worked on trace and access leaking detection? For insurance firms.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Yes.

Why?

 

[Wesley24]

A firm near me may be recruiting can I ask what the work is like?

 

[Dan Robinson]

We were engaged by customers on behalf of their insurance company. Just normal work for us, although we didn't work at break neck speeds.



I would suggest some manners though if you are job hunting. P's and Q's are always nice.

 

[Wesley24]

Thank you is it just trace and access or do you fix the leak too?

 

[Dan Robinson]

Invariably we fix the problem as a separate invoice to the customer as insurance policies usually only cover the track and trace.

Ironic thing is - on the last one, Track, trace and make good ran into 5 figures.

The repair was less than £200.

Easy money with the underling let loose for a few days with a crowbar and jack saw. Then sub out the reinstatement works with a healthy % markup.

 

[Wesley24]

Thanks did you ever get big repair jobs like changing a tank and cylinder, or was it mainly burst pipes?

 

[Dan Robinson]

Can't remember any cylinder type work other than warranties. But that doesn't mean we haven't done any over the years.

 

[Wesley24]

Thanks usually just burst pipes then?

 

[Dan Robinson]

"failed" rather than burst

 

[Wesley24]

Thanks not overly technical work plumbing wise then?

 

[Wesley24]

If a pipe had failed due to being in concrete and not protected . Would you just replace the part that was leaking or all the pipe embedded in concrete?

 

[Wesley24]

Any thoughts on the above ?