Hi, i hope this is the right sub forum.
we think we have a small leak on rising main, we think the leak just below the floor void in the kitchen where the rising main emerges from the concrete floor. (i know there is a void as i have previously seen this, almost like a concrete suspended floor if that makes sense)
there is no water in the kitchen or any damage whatsoever, above ground. we think we have this leak as we can hear it, had a good feel around but cant feel anything, but cant reach down into the void due to the kitchen sink carcass.
we have home insurance and we have been in touch with them, they will happily pay for trace and access however these trace companies say they will find the location of the leak however if they need to remove any kitchen furniture they wont and i have to find someone else. home insurance dont have authorized people for this and want me to arrange and re-imburse me before their contractors come in to make good.
plumbers tell me i need a kitchen fitter and kitchen fitters say take it up with my home insurance.
this is an almost brand new kitchen, 8 months and went into 5 figures. naturally we want to cause least destruction as possible however equally want to get to this and sort it fast.
i have a one man marching band coming over later to have a look, kitchen, bathroom fitter and seasoned plumber and other building work aswell.
my question is, realistically, can this be done with little destruction to the kitchen in your experienced opinions.
can the kitchen sink carcass alone be removed to allow the plumber to get to the floor without too much damage, obviously sink will need removing and plumbing undone etc
or am i in dreamland and should expect a sledge hammer approach to this.
any reassurance or advice would be great.
we think we have a small leak on rising main, we think the leak just below the floor void in the kitchen where the rising main emerges from the concrete floor. (i know there is a void as i have previously seen this, almost like a concrete suspended floor if that makes sense)
there is no water in the kitchen or any damage whatsoever, above ground. we think we have this leak as we can hear it, had a good feel around but cant feel anything, but cant reach down into the void due to the kitchen sink carcass.
we have home insurance and we have been in touch with them, they will happily pay for trace and access however these trace companies say they will find the location of the leak however if they need to remove any kitchen furniture they wont and i have to find someone else. home insurance dont have authorized people for this and want me to arrange and re-imburse me before their contractors come in to make good.
plumbers tell me i need a kitchen fitter and kitchen fitters say take it up with my home insurance.
this is an almost brand new kitchen, 8 months and went into 5 figures. naturally we want to cause least destruction as possible however equally want to get to this and sort it fast.
i have a one man marching band coming over later to have a look, kitchen, bathroom fitter and seasoned plumber and other building work aswell.
my question is, realistically, can this be done with little destruction to the kitchen in your experienced opinions.
can the kitchen sink carcass alone be removed to allow the plumber to get to the floor without too much damage, obviously sink will need removing and plumbing undone etc
or am i in dreamland and should expect a sledge hammer approach to this.
any reassurance or advice would be great.
