r/Wellthatsucks • u/DMAS1638 • 5d ago

Plumbers broke through this foundation to add pipes, compromising the structural support of the home.

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u/DMAS1638 5d ago edited 4d ago

We are a construction company that does property assessments, it's not the first time we have run into something like this.

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u/LadyIsabelle_ 5d ago

Is it possible to track down the plumbers and hold them accountable?

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u/No_Translator2218 5d ago

This is why "licensed and bonded" is important. Not only for them to claim that, but for you to go online and google theirs.

Otherwise, you're basically just capable of suing them, unless they are actively breaking the law, you could be shit out of luck for hiring them. But hopefully your insurance would cover it...

Bonded means they have put up money to cover this sort of event. (usually its insurance they've pre-paid afaik)

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u/Ghostlyshado 4d ago

I’d upvote this 500 times if I could.