Compensation Claims
by Strensham Office
February 26, 2010
If a statutory body (Utility Company, Highways Authority, Environment Agency etc.) enters your land with or without consent you are entitled to compensation for any loss or disturbance suffered by their presence.
We are constantly surprised by the number of land owners who do not appoint an agent to liaise with the relevant bodies to minimise damage and to prepare and settle claims. By obtaining professional advice you can ensure that an accurate claim is made which covers all losses such as future crop loss, your time as well as those often overlooked items such as extra time washing cows at milking and delayed harvesting costs. In almost all cases professional fees are paid by the statutory body which means there is nothing to lose and everything to gain.
It is never too late to get us involved; even if the work has already been carried out, we can still help. We are happy to assist land and property owners regardless of the size of the claim, be it a new manhole cover in your field or a major new pipeline. If you think you need our advice or assistance please contact us.