The developer in our as yet unfinished estate has been digging up the footpaths in various locations in the estate to repair water leaks in the mains.
With my permission they dug up a gravelled area at the side of my house and are fixing the pipes. They started 2 days ago, and as of now have left a gaping hole which is surrounded by ticker tape and traffic cones!
They now want access to my back garden to investigate further water leaks. I am worried about the damage they may cause. The garden is landscaped. They have taken no pride in their work, and have left a mess for the last week around the estate working on this job.
I don't want to let them have access until they guarantee they will fix up any mess they make. Should I make them sign a letter saying they will make good any damage caused within a week, or should I get a solicitor's letter before I let them go any further? What is the legal terminology to be used here?
Thanks.
With my permission they dug up a gravelled area at the side of my house and are fixing the pipes. They started 2 days ago, and as of now have left a gaping hole which is surrounded by ticker tape and traffic cones!
They now want access to my back garden to investigate further water leaks. I am worried about the damage they may cause. The garden is landscaped. They have taken no pride in their work, and have left a mess for the last week around the estate working on this job.
I don't want to let them have access until they guarantee they will fix up any mess they make. Should I make them sign a letter saying they will make good any damage caused within a week, or should I get a solicitor's letter before I let them go any further? What is the legal terminology to be used here?
Thanks.