Water damage problem

[corcoran1]

I signed for a new house in July and moved in a week or so later. I noticed last night quite a large damp patch on the ceiling of a downstairs bathroom. Directly above the patch is the shower in the main bedroom ensuite. I can only assume it has appeared over the last week or two as I wouldn't go in to this room much and never noticed it . I will contact the builder(who is still in the process of selling 4 other houses next to mine), but my problem is that it was bad enough getting him to finish the house off in the first place so I think he will avoid me at all costs. I know for sure that he has no money and his bank are more or less taking all proceeds at this stage. My feeling is that it's a plumbing problem and not just a defective seal in the shower. Would Homebond cover this. What are my options here. Thanks

 

[mathepac]

HomeBond will only cover what they see as "structural" problems. A plumbing problem is not structural. If the builder is in dire straits check your HomeBond policy is real. Check it with HomeBond obviously.

 

[twofor1]

What are my options here. Thanks

Sounds like this problem could be easily fixed by a plumber, admittedly at your expense.

If it was me I would pay what is probably no more than the plumbers call out charge rather than the hassle of trying to contact/waiting in for, what you know is a reluctant builder.

One or two coats of stain block in the affected area, followed by standard emulsion will then fix the stain on your ceiling.

 

[corcoran1]

Thanks