This project was a simple bath leak but because of the wrong drying protocols by Insurers nominated contractors, they spread mould and bacteria related inflammagens throughout the property.
You will note the photo was taken 2.5 years ago and yes, the policyholder is still in alternative accommodation.
Building Forensics undertook a site wide environmental investigation in 2017 after the policyholder and child became so sick, they could no longer enter the property without symptoms.
What was amazing was that despite a drying certificate being issued the property was still wet and of course there was no compliance to ABI required CDM, or British standards regarding surface and air sanitation.
A detailed report by Davies French intended to “assess damage” resulted in another year of delay as their report was apparently ignored.
Yes, more than two years from the original leak the policyholder is still in alternative accommodation.
I have several similar cases and the issue isn’t that I’m a troublemaker or scare monger, but that the UK insurance and restoration industry apparently think they can ignore the evidence that water damaged buildings are a health risk.