leaking roof

[Grizz]

no bother, good luck with it.

[patkins]

Hi mickeyboy, there are mastic /tar like sealers available from hardware shops that will seal your leak temporarily - you should get a year out of a covering of it- until , hopefully, things improve in the employment area.
The thing is the sun hardens the sealer after a while and it cracks. It is like soft tar but hardens and should you go for this mind your clothing as I used one a few years ago and the instructions read that if you get on clothes- don`t bother trying to wash off as a waste of time.
Of course,regardless of whose proble it is, it is a damaging leak if left unattended and I would not imagime that reapplying new flashing would be a very expensive job.
You can always price around bearing in mind that a scaffold may be needed. Best of luck.

[chroma]

cant see it from where i stand ,but if it is in need of repair and it is my responsibility ,i will pay it even though it is not my chimney ,it was the neighbour saying he is only responsible for the 3 sides on his property ,and the other side is mine .

Simples, pour concrete over the lot, a lot of concrete till you make a nice gas/water proofed sarcophagus, once his house fills with smoke you can simply say "its not my problem, i fixed my leak."

[mickeyboy]

Simples, pour concrete over the lot, a lot of concrete till you make a nice gas/water proofed sarcophagus, once his house fills with smoke you can simply say "its not my problem, i fixed my leak."

might try that as a last resort chroma

[DogdySnigwirter]

I disagree with the '' i'm only responsible for 3 sides ''

If the chimney is solely in the use of your neighbour then he is responsible for it's upkeep.

If said chimney fell down would you be required to pay a quarter ? I don't think so.

If the chimney is built entirely within his property with the flashing on your side then point out the fact that the lead flashing is 'supposed' to be intergrated to the chimney and merely rests on your tiles.

If you have insurance phone for 'legal' advice.

If your worried this could affect your premiums or you have no insurance then check your car insurance or bank cards as a lot of these offer free legal advice

[mickeyboy]

I disagree with the '' i'm only responsible for 3 sides ''

If the chimney is solely in the use of your neighbour then he is responsible for it's upkeep.

If said chimney fell down would you be required to pay a quarter ? I don't think so.

If the chimney is built entirely within his property with the flashing on your side then point out the fact that the lead flashing is 'supposed' to be intergrated to the chimney and merely rests on your tiles.

If you have insurance phone for 'legal' advice.

If your worried this could affect your premiums or you have no insurance then check your car insurance or bank cards as a lot of these offer free legal advice

this is the answer i was looking for ,you have been a great help ,are you a solicitor by the way ?

[Grizz]

i wouldnt like to give any advice that would put anyone in danger, but Pats suggestion is exactly what i would do if i was temporarily low on cash, A ladder to the gutter. a roofing ladder to the ridge caps, a tube of Rito and a steely look in my eye. you can tie a safety rope from top of roofing ladder to something solid on other side of house.(and maybe a mate with a safety rope tied to you) but please be careful if you decide to go that route.

[kadir1973]

that's good Idea

[lewshanks]

Just pulled a builder over in the street ,and he reckons if you can prove its his flashing that the leak is coming from,and it goes to bad workmanship ,then basically "he aint got a pot to piss in " advice not mine ......

Gaz

[DogdySnigwirter]

this is the answer i was looking for ,you have been a great help ,are you a solicitor by the way ?

No, sorry ... I'm on the tools and do work for landlords etc ...
I have heard/seen disputes with different circumstances involving properties but this one is simple ...

It's not yours.

[DogdySnigwirter]

i wouldnt like to give any advice that would put anyone in danger, but Pats suggestion is exactly what i would do if i was temporarily low on cash, A ladder to the gutter. a roofing ladder to the ridge caps, a tube of Rito and a steely look in my eye. you can tie a safety rope from top of roofing ladder to something solid on other side of house.(and maybe a mate with a safety rope tied to you) but please be careful if you decide to go that route.

If you choose that route then lift a couple of his tiles and chuck a few rats in

[mickeyboy]

If you choose that route then lift a couple of his tiles and chuck a few rats in

done ha ha

[skywash]

try putting where you live you never know might be someone on d.k. who could help out in some way, worth a try m8

[mickeyboy]

try putting where you live you never know might be someone on d.k. who could help out in some way, worth a try m8

done ,rossendale ,lancashire

[Grizz]

how did you get on Mickey? how did it turn out in the end?