My cellar has flooded due to the water company digging the road.

[acat002]

I have a terraced house that I rent out. Six months or so ago the water company dug up the road and flooded the cellars of my neighbour and me.

The water company has made good for my neighbour and having accepted responsibility for my flooding (albeit via the managing agent) and agreed to do the work they have since decided to close the issue. They have said they will not carry out further works, have referred us to our insurers and said the insurers should make a counter claim against the water company.

How can this be right?

I wanted to be aware of my legal position before I start contacting the water company direct and getting upset with them.

All help appreciated.

[des8]

Re: My cellar has flooded due to the water company digging the road.

Your property has been damaged by a third party, who have already admitted liability.
Whether or not you are insured is nothing to do with said third party.
Whether or not you make a claim against your insurance company is nothing to do with said third party.
Even if you make a claim against your insurers, if said third party do not reimburse the insurers and the insurers proceed to court, it will be in your name.
Tell water company,(signed for letter), to get digit out of rear orifice and do work or end up in court.

[Kati]

Re: My cellar has flooded due to the water company digging the road.

Which water company is it??

Do you have written proof of their acceptance of liability and agreement to remedy, or verbal??