A building contractor from an insurance company did some work in my house in relation to structural testing for an insurance claim that has been dragging on for a number of years. In the course of their work they damaged the lino in my kitchen.
I complained to the insurance company about the damage and they advised that building contractor would reimburse me for the Lino.
I sent the building contractor a ‘quote’ for the Lino but he would not accept the quote.
He wanted me to pay up front and supply him with a VAT invoice.
Is this reasonable?
I would prefer if he paid me directly and I can get the Lino replaced when it suits me.
1.) Because I do not have the money to pay up front, I will need to get a short term loan.
2.) I do not want to get the Lino replaced immediately. I want to wait until the claim is settled / closed (this could be a minimum 6 months down the line). The insurance companies contractors have already done four excavations and assessments of my property and may require further testing, there is a high chance that more damage will occur if more testing is requested.
Can somebody give me advice on how I should approach the building contractor in order for them to compensate me directly?
I complained to the insurance company about the damage and they advised that building contractor would reimburse me for the Lino.
I sent the building contractor a ‘quote’ for the Lino but he would not accept the quote.
He wanted me to pay up front and supply him with a VAT invoice.
Is this reasonable?
I would prefer if he paid me directly and I can get the Lino replaced when it suits me.
1.) Because I do not have the money to pay up front, I will need to get a short term loan.
2.) I do not want to get the Lino replaced immediately. I want to wait until the claim is settled / closed (this could be a minimum 6 months down the line). The insurance companies contractors have already done four excavations and assessments of my property and may require further testing, there is a high chance that more damage will occur if more testing is requested.
Can somebody give me advice on how I should approach the building contractor in order for them to compensate me directly?