Unpaid bill for leak in my ceiling

[Glorib73]

Unpaid bill for work carried out from a leak in bath/shower. Needing three new ceilings and decorating.I have written letter of claim (12th May2021) to the owner of the flat above me and gave him 28days to respond. Up to now I have had no response The next step is a letter to the court.
The initial cost was £1450.00 insurance excess £1500.00. I requested in letter of claim £10050.00 as a gesture of goodwill. Following 28 day without response can I claim the full amount in my application to the court or does it have to be what I requested in my initial letter of claim? My gesture of good will is rapidly fading.

[Scot22]

I'm not sure. Hopefully more knowledgeable will post.
However, my inclination would be to claim the full cost. Have you proof he received your offer ? It was made with the implication it could settle the matter without incurring legal expenses. He has rejected so, in my view, back to actual cost.

[MIKE770]

£10050.00 hopeful !!

[des8]

Withdraw the offer of reduced amount in writing at the same time as you file your claim