So... I came home last night after preforming at The Key Theatre, a wonderful night I will add.
However, we discovered a burst pipe in our loft/attic. This had been letting water spill everywhere for several hours while we were out. It soaked (and potentially ruined) carpets, beds, walls and plastering. Our fuse had blown and it wasn't safe.
We got a plumber round last night and he blocked it, and then we had to get an electrition round to make sure all our appliances were safe and wouldn't blow up on us. However, none of our lights work.
Me and my sister didn't sleep until about two in the morning so I am very tired, so I apologise for short, sloppy replies.
Sadly my Christmas might be put on hold, due to having to replace several things. But that's the least my worries, ^^'
Anyway, just a small update for anyone who I'm talking with as I might seem upset, tired and slightly out of it.
However, we discovered a burst pipe in our loft/attic. This had been letting water spill everywhere for several hours while we were out. It soaked (and potentially ruined) carpets, beds, walls and plastering. Our fuse had blown and it wasn't safe.
We got a plumber round last night and he blocked it, and then we had to get an electrition round to make sure all our appliances were safe and wouldn't blow up on us. However, none of our lights work.
Me and my sister didn't sleep until about two in the morning so I am very tired, so I apologise for short, sloppy replies.
Sadly my Christmas might be put on hold, due to having to replace several things. But that's the least my worries, ^^'
Anyway, just a small update for anyone who I'm talking with as I might seem upset, tired and slightly out of it.
Ugh.. that SUCKS.
Are you going to have to move out for awhile? I went through a house fire a few years ago, but really, the fire only got 1 room... it was the water damage that took out just about every other room.
So... if you (or your parents) own the house and are interested in any "lessons learned", I'm happy to share. I learned way more about large insurance claims than I ever cared to know...
(Also, what I REALLY wish someone would have told me from the outset was how long the process takes. We went from thinking.. 2 weeks, to maybe 2 months... and it turned into 10 months before we actually moved back in. Now, part of that complication was that the bank still owns the significant portion of my mortgage, so they had be involved in the build back process to ensure we weren't just pocketing the insurance money and not doing the repairs.)
Are you going to have to move out for awhile? I went through a house fire a few years ago, but really, the fire only got 1 room... it was the water damage that took out just about every other room.
So... if you (or your parents) own the house and are interested in any "lessons learned", I'm happy to share. I learned way more about large insurance claims than I ever cared to know...
(Also, what I REALLY wish someone would have told me from the outset was how long the process takes. We went from thinking.. 2 weeks, to maybe 2 months... and it turned into 10 months before we actually moved back in. Now, part of that complication was that the bank still owns the significant portion of my mortgage, so they had be involved in the build back process to ensure we weren't just pocketing the insurance money and not doing the repairs.)
Oh gosh, that sounds awful! Glad y'all are getting it all taken care of everything and making sure about the safety aspect of it. But dang, that's got to suck. Hugs 
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