Residents frustrated with housebuilder as chimney issues affect multiple properties on new Kibworth estate
Residents have spoken of their frustration with a housebuilder after experiencing problems with chimneys at their newly-built properties on an estate in Kibworth.
The Harborough Mail understands that multiple newly-built homes on Harcourt Gardens, located just off the A6 and known locally as the Mulberry Estate, are affected.
Residents have been attempting to get answers from Mulberry Homes for more than a year and say they are frustrated that the issues have not yet been resolved.
Resident Linda Everett said: "One property had leaks about four or five years ago and Mulberry Homes sent out a contractor to inspect.
"They said there were defects with the building and liaised with Mulberry, and work took place on that property and three others.
"A further homeowner threatened them with legal action and they replaced the roof.
"I know of five properties having problems with unfit chimneys that are currently leaking.”
But Linda said that Mulberry Homes is saying the homes are now out of warranty.
"Building insurance is not covering the problems, because there is not a clause for incorrectly installed materials,” she added.
"We know there were problems when the houses were built, because Mulberry had to fix the gable ends on 30 houses.
"We have been complaining for about a year, and either get a standard reply or completely ignored."
The Harcourt Gardens development in Kibworth was built around 2018 and features a collection of two, three and four-bed homes.
Mulberry Homes have been approached for comment.