Builder caused a water leak

[Konstantin Za]

Hello, I have a water leak at my property. Water damage is quite big. The root cause is a nail in the pipe. Nail get rusted after 3.5 years of house build and water started going outside the pipe, flooded floor, ceiling and walls. It there any way to get reimbursed by home builder (richmond american homes)? Any recommendations? I also have property on the market for sale now and missed a great offer die to property damage. I have all pictures and a piece of pipe with rusted nail in it.

thanks

[Bill B.]

You have insurance right? Are you going to ask the builder to pay your deductible? That seems like the biggest win you could hope for. That would make you whole for a mistake. Heck, you’ll be ahead as you’ll have new materials instead of  3 1/2 year old ones, especially if styles have changed.