Legal Advice

[gambler]

I had a leaky gas main (into the house) in a house a rent out. This happened during the big freeze. When transco or Scottish gas networks came out to repair the gas main they had a lot of trouble removing the block paving which was frozen in place. Some of the blocks were cut up with a still saw and a few were broken up when they were being removed. The area they dug up was approx 1.5 sq/m. Most of the blocks have been replaced as good as new but they have still not re-fitted the broken/cut up blocks. Which will never look as tidy as they were before the leak. The job had been done immaculately. Luckily, the tenants are ok about it. I did leave them a pool table in the garage.

I was just wondering if anyone knew what the legal position is in this case? Should they leave the driveway exactly as it was?

Scott

[Wee Jock]

Having worked for a utility company I can confirm that they must reinstate the blockwork to the condition it was in (or better) before work commenced.

If they have left blocks out and not reinstated them with new blocks this could constitute as a trip hazzard and they would be liable for any claim there after.

Take photgraphs, send them to TRANSCO customer services, contact the governing body of gas utility companies, (dont know who that is but youll get it on internet) and also complain to the Local Authority & your Local MP.

If you get no joy (and Im sure you will) after you have sent them all the details, have an accident

Think that covers it.

[gambler]

Thanks for the advice mate. I'll get some pictures taken and get complaining