Damage from building site next door

Hi there
For the past 3 months Metricon has been building a brand new home next door to my place.

During the first month the old home was being demolished. I found debris on my property that could have narrowly damaged my window. I did not complain in that instance. I also didn't notice when it happened but debris can be clearly identified that it did come from that property. I deem it to be accidental.

Just last week though I noticed a large dent on the front bonet of my car. About a metre away a large concrete block/piece was found and noticed some dents on my driveway from the impact of the concete. Its clear that the damage was caused from the direction of the building site by how the car is positioned and where the debris landed. The concrete matches what is lying around at the building site. The issue here is that I don't know what time of the day it happened and who caused the damage.

I've spoken to Metricon and they've told me they can't help me because I can't prove when it happened and who did it. Surely a big company like that would have extensive public liability insurance to cover these scenarios. Lets say that some youths trespassed on the property late at night and caused my damage. Why should i pay the consequences others actions. The site manager has informed me that they have had parts stolen from the site overnight previously. I know that the building site is not locked up at night. There is just a simple chain which just closes the doors.

I'm not too sure what avenue i should take. I still think that metricon should be liable. Apologies for the winded story. Does anyone have any thoughts?

 

Set up a camera to watch the site.

 

Even though you think the concrete came from their site, you have no evidence that some kids didn't pick it up and bash your car with it.

You need a camera - a good quality high res one.

 

You shouldn’t, but in that respect then neither should Metricon. Sounds like you need to set up a camera and keep a lookout for any future incidences.

 

Why should the guy who's place is being damaged need to pay for a camera to be set up? It's not his fault that 'people' are damaging his place (and it really does sound as though the construction workers - not the 'local thugs' - who are responsible).

People can't just get away with stuff, and not be held accountable, based on the premise "because nobody actually saw me do it, that means that I didn't actually do it" - that's a 6-year-old's logic. The builders should step up and be made to be held responsible - it's called 'being a decent human being'.

 

Lodge a written claim on Metricon setting out the damage. Attach photos.

Send it to the CEO at their registered address.
Marg

 

How close are they building to your boundary?

Tools

 

You can't say who it was unless you have evidence
the concrete block needs to be fully fingerprinted and matched to the staff to blame the construction coy
Which may not be practical
A camera is easier

 

Concrete evidence?

Seriously though, the OP needs to photograph the crime scene and the construction then forward it all to the insurance company. Let the insurance company sort it out.