Christchurch earthquakes

**ukusa** · 22nd June 2011, 19:27

still waiting to see anyone from EQC for the first time. Have put in 2 claims now, but nothing.
Also claimed for driveway through my own insurance back in March. Have not heard since from them either. Time to get back on the blower, especially since more damage after June quake.

On the plus side, my Triumph finally went in today to replace dented tank & muffler from the February quake. Should be back Friday me hopes. Will wrap it in cotton wool now (it fell over in September, February & June quakes).

**dangerous** · 22nd June 2011, 19:51

Originally Posted by ukusa

still waiting to see anyone from EQC for the first time. Have put in 2 claims now, but nothing.

it fell over in September, February & June quakes

What area are you working? Im in with the Spraydon and larger area hub... 'might' be able to help.

3 times ya bike arsed up... did you not learn after september? chock n prop mate.

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

I don't know, it's not like it's my fault.
Ba-dom tsshhh

farking is...

Originally Posted by CAMSec

....yea D..all cool here...felt like it was under our place tho...I picked it at 4.7 out in Lytt harbour..not a 5.3 in my garden...

Originally Posted by ukusa

still waiting to see anyone from EQC for the first time. Have put in 2 claims now, but nothing.
Also claimed for driveway through my own insurance back in March. Have not heard since from them either. Time to get back on the blower, especially since more damage after June quake.

Originally Posted by far queue

I note they've moved the location of the 5.3. Last night they were showing it as being near Little River now they got it near Halswell. No wonder you felt it so much D.

yeah... and now a 5.4
makes more sence now aye, knowing at the time or just after thinking that it was LR and how hard it hit here had me thinking those closer were screwed.

**fuknKIWI** · 22nd June 2011, 20:48

KIA KAHA
I burned up a few mobile phone credits today, time to back on short term recharge with bonus credits. Mum cam be a bit of a whinger sometimes but these days she's carrying on like a trooper, gotta say I'm impressed. Go mum.
To everybody else in CHCH hang in there as best you can...

**Oakie** · 22nd June 2011, 21:20

Well I had my EQC assessment today. Very thorough and good to deal with they were too. No structural damage to the house but as we already knew, quite a bit of superficial damage to be fixed (some of it for the second time). Piles fine, ceiling space fine except for a bit of grouting required between tiles. The gentlemen I had have to finish their caseload by this weekend after which EQC will mull it over for a few weeks and then either send a cheque or ask if I want Mr Fletcher to fix it although I don't think the value will be sufficient to involve Mr Fletcher.

**Grumph** · 23rd June 2011, 05:17

It is possible to opt out of the Fletchers repair management scenario - though from what I hear vey few assesors are telling people that...
My own advice fwiw is to opt out....hard earned experience.
The offer to be made today to owners in munted suburbs looks pretty controversial - plenty of resistance unless the valuations are updated from 2007 level.
But I'm sure there will be those who just take it with a smile and run...

**dangerous** · 23rd June 2011, 05:43

Originally Posted by Grumph

It is possible to opt out of the Fletchers repair management scenario - though from what I hear vey few assesors are telling people that...
My own advice fwiw is to opt out....hard earned experience....

as I did and all has been repaired and now the company that I had do the work awaits payment.

**marty** · 23rd June 2011, 06:18

Originally Posted by Grumph

I had a fridge stuck in the doorway of my daughters flat when the last one hit....
Sadly it didn't help.....and if it had been a big one I'd have been stuck indoors too.

fridges are like that. lazy buggers they are.

**imdying** · 23rd June 2011, 13:18

Things are looking pretty serious at the EQC headquarters, lotta pigs standing around with their arms crossed etc...

**oneofsix** · 23rd June 2011, 13:26

Originally Posted by imdying

Things are looking pretty serious at the EQC headquarters, lotta pigs standing around with their arms crossed etc...

Does that mean they are expecting a lot of angry residents? If so I suspect they have mis-read the people.

**cynna** · 23rd June 2011, 15:12

quite a few of the streets near me are going - looks like anything close to the avon rive is going. i imagine there are going to be quite a few upset people being given there 2007 rateable value

**lakedaemonian** · 23rd June 2011, 15:14

Originally Posted by Grumph

It is possible to opt out of the Fletchers repair management scenario - though from what I hear vey few assesors are telling people that...
My own advice fwiw is to opt out....hard earned experience.
The offer to be made today to owners in munted suburbs looks pretty controversial - plenty of resistance unless the valuations are updated from 2007 level.
But I'm sure there will be those who just take it with a smile and run...

Although for the average property values in Christchurch......2007 would probably represent fairly close to the peak in recent values......property values have been mostly flat to downhill since then.

Seems pretty fair to me......but I would be guessing that any outlier/inaccurate values would leave a few pretty cross.

I would agree with the opt out.....BUT I would compare it against quotes from reputable builders(if you don't DIY)...to ensure savings get pocketed..rather than plundered!

We are Yellow...which must be the internationally recognized colour for ambiguity and confusion.

**shrub** · 23rd June 2011, 15:17

Originally Posted by oneofsix

I suspect they have mis-read the people.

the people? Since when have they figured in anything?

I am getting a little grumpy with EQC. My house is pretty good beyond a few cracks and a garage that leans to one side (but still solid), but I lost a lot of contents. My lovely Loewe TV and Tannoy speakers hit the floor and are munted, as did my daughters SLR camera and computer and shitloads of glass, crockery etc. I have replaced the crockery etc (much of which broke again on the 13th) and the contents of fridge and chest freezer (including half a lamb, some wild venison and a couple of thar backstraps), but I don't have the readies to replace $10k worth of TV and speakers let alone my daughter's kit. That's what I had insurance for. If my house had been burned down, if al qaeda had flown a plane into it or I'd been burgled I'd have had a cheque in the mail within days.

Instead I'm watching a poxy old TV with crap reception and listening to music through my MP3 player and my daughter is using my expensive camera to do her school work instead of the one I gave her especially.

I have rung them a few times and been told nothing beyond that I was on the urgent list, and then last week I was told that the assessors are doing 4 - 5 claims a day and that all i can do is wait. They have the photos, the valuations, the proof of purchase etc - what more do they need? How the hell can it take up to 2 hours to process what is basically an insurance claim?

**cynna** · 23rd June 2011, 15:19

... insurance still covers for replacement value of the house so you wont just get the rates value. so its not so bad after all

**neels** · 23rd June 2011, 15:38

Originally Posted by lakedaemonian

We are Yellow...which must be the internationally recognized colour for ambiguity and confusion.

You too huh, just carry on with the hurry up and wait I guess.

Just had a look at the MAP, looks like the council have got the river front land they've been wanting for ages and where I live just got smaller, I wonder if that will make it more 'exclusive' and therefore more desirable

**jim.cox** · 23rd June 2011, 15:52

Originally Posted by shrub

the people? Since when have they figured in anything?

I am getting a little grumpy with EQC. My house is pretty good beyond a few cracks and a garage that leans to one side (but still solid), but I lost a lot of contents. My lovely Loewe TV and Tannoy speakers hit the floor and are munted, as did my daughters SLR camera and computer and shitloads of glass, crockery etc. I have replaced the crockery etc (much of which broke again on the 13th) and the contents of fridge and chest freezer (including half a lamb, some wild venison and a couple of thar backstraps), but I don't have the readies to replace $10k worth of TV and speakers let alone my daughter's kit. That's what I had insurance for. If my house had been burned down, if al qaeda had flown a plane into it or I'd been burgled I'd have had a cheque in the mail within days.

Instead I'm watching a poxy old TV with crap reception and listening to music through my MP3 player and my daughter is using my expensive camera to do her school work instead of the one I gave her especially.

I have rung them a few times and been told nothing beyond that I was on the urgent list, and then last week I was told that the assessors are doing 4 - 5 claims a day and that all i can do is wait. They have the photos, the valuations, the proof of purchase etc - what more do they need? How the hell can it take up to 2 hours to process what is basically an insurance claim?

Why are you dealing with EQC over that stuff? Isn't that contents? I thought you went to your insurer for that