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Hi,
I have been notified by Scotia Gas Networks, that they are currently upgrading the gas supply in our area.
We live in a top floor flat and our current supply runs on top of the ceiling, The meter is in our wetroom, but the pipes are all covered by tiles or come in through the ceiling.
While all current pipes and electricity supply are nicely laid along one corner of the stairwell, the new pipes are a bit all over the place, and are obstructive when carrying large and heavy things up the stairs.
As if this was not enough, the engineers told us today that the new pipe cannot use the same 'entry' into our flat as used at present and that the pipes will enter our property into our wetroom. We have only fully tiled this room a short while back and pipes running along the walls are a significant impact to the look and feel of the room. They will also likely make a lot of our DIY look rather unsuitable.
Can I insist on the work using the existing pipes?
Can I claim compensation for the damage to the property?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
A.
I have been notified by Scotia Gas Networks, that they are currently upgrading the gas supply in our area.
We live in a top floor flat and our current supply runs on top of the ceiling, The meter is in our wetroom, but the pipes are all covered by tiles or come in through the ceiling.
While all current pipes and electricity supply are nicely laid along one corner of the stairwell, the new pipes are a bit all over the place, and are obstructive when carrying large and heavy things up the stairs.
As if this was not enough, the engineers told us today that the new pipe cannot use the same 'entry' into our flat as used at present and that the pipes will enter our property into our wetroom. We have only fully tiled this room a short while back and pipes running along the walls are a significant impact to the look and feel of the room. They will also likely make a lot of our DIY look rather unsuitable.
Can I insist on the work using the existing pipes?
Can I claim compensation for the damage to the property?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
A.