Danny and Kate Rafferty's home is one of the first confirmed cases of Mica in Northern Ireland
A Derry couple say they face a repair bill of over £100,000 after their family home was one of the first confirmed cases of Mica in Northern Ireland.
Living close to Donegal, like many people the Raffertys sourced building materials on both sides of the border, including blocks from different suppliers, some of which have now deteriorated. "We had this confirmed by a mica test carried out by a guy from Donegal at a cost of £1,000. Samples were taken from around the house in June of this year and sent to Cornwall for official testing. The results came back in September which confirmed that there were high levels of mica.
They also will need to take out a major loan for repair works just five years out from paying off their mortgage. Kate said: "I'm quite worried and stressed about the whole situation especially if we have to take down all the walls and chimney. We wouldn't be able to live here if that happens and will have to try and find somewhere else to stay.
"The council has made contact with the owner and is happy to engage in order to offer whatever advice it can."
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