Over the period we spent, before finally moving we were having trouble with our landlords at Pendruccombe, as it seems the last thing that they wanted to do was spend money on repairs!
Let me elaborate and go back to the beginning!
Very shortly after moving in here we noticed noises coming from one or two of the windows which are double glazed. Not only were there wind whistling noises but also drafts especially from the french windows overlooking the Tamar Valley and Dartmoor and also the bathroom window!
Well having complained to the agents about this problem it was also noted that a hinge was broken on the bathroom window creating a half inch gap around about half of the small window and also there was a gap around the large window which we had to stuff with paper!
Overall it was proving to be a real nightmare and the electricity bills were astronomical! We were there a total of 10 months and paid over £1,400.00 in electric!!! Hence the main reason for the decision by us (Glyn mainly) to move before next winter. We consider this rather too much as it was only to heat the one room and did not really do that efficiently when the winter set in.
I am so glad that we did as having met Lisa from the letting agents today (21/11/2013) it appears that no attempt has been made to rectify the situation with the double glazing despite many promises to both us and her by the owners.
Where we are now is totally different, we have gas underfloor heating, very efficient glazing with not a sound, no matter how strong the wind is!
Happy warm times at last.
Must add that the owners here are great, the slightest thing wrong and they are there and it is sorted, they are lovely people as well!
Oh as a post script, it had better be, as Sue has threatened to leave me if ever I decide we are moving again! Well if she gets too much like her mother I know just what to do then!!! Ha Ha!
