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Home Insurance Question/ Query (Accid. Damage)

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  • 11-07-2010 2:10pm
    #1
    Razorfish
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭


    This is probably a stupid query but I have had home insurance for 10 years, never making a claim.

    A tradesman caused accidental damage on Saturday in the back garden (€1500) and myself and partner challenged him on the work. I'll be contacting him tomorrow again to ask if he has liability insurance but I doubt he does.

    My home insurance has accidental cover but if I claim for the tradesmans accidental damage on my home insurance will my premium be astronomical in price next year.

    What other drawback ensue from a home insurance claim?

    Many thanks,
    R


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    oldyouth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,754 ✭✭✭oldyouth


    OP, you need to tell me what was damaged and how. If he caused damage to your property, he is liable to pay compensation, whether he has insurance or not. Your House insurance may cover it but more details please

    One claim won't affect your insurance btw


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    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    If you make a claim, the only thing you should have to worry about is your excess. This will reduce the amount you can reclaim.

    You should pursue the guy that caused the problem though. Use the courts if necessary. Small claims can be used to recoup costs for damages and will only cost you €15.
    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/justice/courts-system/small_claims_court


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