With the floods in Cockermouth reaching water levels of 2.5 metres (8ft 2 inches), more than 200 people had to be rescued, 50 of which by RAF helipcopters.

The flood damage costs are estimated to be an astonishing £100million. With this event devastating homes and businesses in Cumbria and Scotland, how will they return to normality?

Unfortunately, events like this tend to attract the “cowboys” of the building, electrical and plumbing industry. In most cases, good tradesmen are busy tradesmen and some may not travel to a disaster like this, as they feel they should not profit from other peoples misery. So who can these people look to for respectable and honest business?

Insurers can offer an alternative with their own contractors, which could be an easier option. However, some may feel more comfortable using a tradesperson they have dealt with previously. Either way, the work needs to be carried out and hopefully it is completed appropriately.

Sam

Cover4 Account Handler

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