GK
Garth K

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2016

06 Jun 2018, 16:48

PATHETIC service

After receiving an excessively high water bill, called Dialdirect to ask for a plumber to check for leaks which may not be visible. I ASKED repeatedly whether there would a charge for the service and was assured REPEATEDLY that our insurance covers the call-out fee as well as 1 hour labour (if required). Plumber was sent who then did a sound test and refused to do any further tests as he deemed it unnecessary. Was advised by the plumber to "get someone else then" if we were unhappy. Very rude and extremely unprofessional!!! Two days later, we receive an e-mail stating that Dialdirect will not be covering the claim as it is not within the scope of the cover!!! AFTER I HAD REPEATEDLY ASKED whether it was covered.

On June 4th, I then sent an e-mail to ********** as was stated on the documents and have had NO RESPONSE to date! As stated in my e-mail to Jan VD, it is TOTALLY unacceptable that the claim is NOW rejected as my mom is a pensioner who can ill afford to pay for an *********** plumber (which YOU appointed) as she already battles to pay the insurance premiums!!

I am utterly disturbed by the lack of service received thus far and am worried as to what problems any possible future claims will hold!

NOT Impressed

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Replies (4)
Dialdirect
Dialdirect's reply06 Jun 2018, 16:50
Official

Thank you for your feedback.

We will be in contact to address your concerns.

Regards,

The Dialdirect Team

Best regards,

Dialdirect
Dialdirect's reply03 Jul 2018, 13:35
Official

We can confirm that the claims manager was in contact to clarify your concerns and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Regards,

The Dialdirect Team

Best regards,

GK
Garth K's update19 Jul 2018, 13:31
Reviewer Update
So today, my mom called the customer service callcentre to advise that she is still concerned there is a leak on the property and that the previous *********** plumbers DID NOT do a proper test and she does NOT want them sent out again. After a EXCESSIVELY LONG hold period, the agent advises that she can get her own plumber and if a leak is found, DialDirect will reimburse her!! If we have to do sourcing ourselves, THEN WHAT IS THE POINT OF HAVING INSURANCE!!! My mom is now SERIOUSLY considering cancelling her policies as the service has become putrid!!!! My mom has been a client for almost 10 years and to be treated in THIS manner!!! UNACCEPTABLE!!!!
Dialdirect
Dialdirect's reply19 Jul 2018, 13:34
Official

We have noted your update and will be in contact to discuss this.

Regards,

The Dialdirect Team

Best regards,