Hi all,
Yes, I would definitely suggest getting onto the builders re the fire issues. We seriously pushed them and they made an attempt at fixing the problems (even though the "fixes" weren't up to standard!!), but the annoying thing is that if they had added the fire safety elements to the houses/apartments when building them, it would have cost nothing!! Pure short-cutting!
Karzey, it was only the fact that I had someone check the attic etc. that the fire issues were highlighted - the builders were probably hoping that thorough checks like these would not be completed! To be honest, when I talked to the Foreman and Builders Snag guy, they hadn't a clue about Fire Safety Issues.
The builders tried to fob us off by saying that the Home Bond covered us with regards to Fire Damage if there was a fire in our apartment, but when I asked a solicitor friend, she told me that that was pure crap - the Home Bond only covers serious external structural damage.
Hopefully the Prime Time programme will have scared them enough to ensure that all properties are brought up to standard.
If anyone wants the name of a Fire Safety guy (very thorough) to look over their place for extra security and peace of mind, I have contact details!