Product
Public Liability
Occupation
Plumber & Electrician
Industry Segment
Trades
Claim Description
The Insured was engaged to change over a hot water storage tank to 2 external heaters and reconnect to the existing pipework. Post completion of the job, one of the welds on the copper line developed a drip. The dripping water built up to the point where it leaked onto the ceiling of the entertainment room below causing damage. The Insured undertook repair of the pipework.
Outcome
The Insurer paid $4,972 for the cost of repairing the ceiling by the Insured’s customer, replacement of gyprock and colour matching.
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