Can anyone put my mind at rest? My son has just purchased (no full structural survey done) a ground floor flat that we have discovered had two pipes leaking under the floorboards. Also basin slight leak and outside tap been leaking in the cupboard right outside backing onto property. These have all been repaired now so am hoping there are no more leaks anywhere. Is there any way to find out? have been told no as we don't have gas central heating system (storage heaters). We have found damage in the lounge floor boards, bedroom and i think the hall is totally ruined. The floor ( concrete ) is damp and it has ruined some of the skirting and the walls where it has risen up them. I have asked the insurance company for a claim form and am waiting for two estimates to come back before i can send it off. Has anyone had any experience of this before and do you think the insurance company will compensate him? He is totally spent out and i am so worried as people say that insurance companies will try to get out of paying if they can. He cannot move into the property as floorboards are up/missing everywhere.