Crumbling Foundation Update

Posted on March 23, 2016

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I wanted to provide you with an update on the crumbling foundation issue that has affected hundreds of homes across Ashford, Tolland, Willington and other neighboring communities in North Central Connecticut.

Last week, the Planning and Development Committee passed legislation that will help homeowners that encounter problems with their concrete foundations. House Bill 5180, An Act Concerning the Documentation of Concrete Foundation Applications, will prevent this situation from happening in the future and gives current homeowners the ability to have their home reassessed.

In addition, the P&D Committee wrote a letter to Governor Malloy urging him to make a request to President Barack Obama to declare this situation a major disaster under the Stafford Act.  By receiving a major disaster declaration, Connecticut would be eligible for Individual Assistance based on the number of homes affected and the severity of the damage.  The legislators also wrote to Senators Richard Blumenthal & Christopher Murphy and Congressman Joseph Courtney (CT-2) requesting  their assistance in identifying any federal programs that may be available for the State of Connecticut or homeowners to assist them in recovering from these crumbling foundations.

In order to receive federal assistance the state must obtain approximately 2,000 formal complaints. Therefore, if you feel as though your home has been affected by faultily concrete please fill out a formal complaint form.

When you start filling out your complaint form, it’s important to have as much information as possible about your home. You may also wish to include pictures, or other evidence from your foundation to show the issues you may have.

Additionally, you can contact the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) directly if you have specific questions about what may qualify as a crumbling foundation by e-mailing dcp.concrete@ct.gov.

The Insurance Department is also a resource you can contact with insurance related questions or complaints specific to your policy. Residents are encouraged to email individual insurance related questions to cid.ca@ct.gov, or call the Insurance Department at 800-203-3447.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact to me at Tim.Ackert@housegop.ct.gov or (860) 240-8700.

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