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I have just manged to have a look at the thickness of this boarding. It seems that there is a top board of 2.5 cm and one below that which is roughly the same I dug my hand below as far as it will go and it felt dry to the touch. As it wasnt a constant leak and only occured while showering...

Upon explaining the claim they stated that after two years has lapsed they only cover structural claims

I have just called NHBC and as the property is in its third year im outside the warranty period for that particular claim. Was this the insurance you was referring to or could it come under contents? Who is the best person to get in to have a look? Will a plumber deal with everything, a...

No the wood hasnt swollen, it is drying pretty rapidly. The vinyl was pulled off 2 nights ago.

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Ok many thanks. If I were to leave the chipboard down after it has fully dried, whats the worst that could happen? Could I PM you the pictures I have of the bathroom in its current state?

I have no clue what the joists are. Its a timber frame building. Id obviously prefer not to pull up the chipboard because its in the bathroom and i assume the toilet and bath would have to come out

Wonder if someone could help me here. I recently noticed a large stain in my bathroom underneath the vinyl flooring to which I pull it up and found that there was a large area of damp. Turns out that water has been getting through the seal of the bath and onto the chipboard flooring beneath...