A DISTRAUGHT mum was in tears after rain leaked through a hole in the roof of her home, damaging her children's bedroom.

Winsford mum-of-three Hannah Johns was shocked to see plaster board had been attached to the ceiling after workers came out to repair a leak in her roof two weeks ago.

When it rained, she said water seeped through the gaps, drenching her three-year-old daughter's bed, damaging wallpaper and wetting the carpet.

Hannah was left in tears after rain leaked through a hole in the roof of her home, damaging her childrens bedroom

Hannah was in tears after rain leaked through a hole in the roof of her home, damaging her children's bedroom

"It has caused me a lot of upset, " said Hannah, 27, of Bedford Rise. "I couldn't stop crying. It is disgraceful that anyone should live in a state like that for five days with a leaking roof.

"It is not acceptable whatsoever."

Hannah and her three daughters Evie, seven, Aaliyah, six, and Nevaeh, three, have lived in the property since August last year.

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Muir Group Housing Association sent roofers out early last month after Hannah said she was told the ceiling would have to be ripped out because it contained asbestos.

"They left me with no ceiling for 24 hours and then a man came out to plaster it but only put plaster board up," said Hannah. "The rain dripped in between the gaps.

Hannah surveys the damage caused by the leak

Hannah surveys the damage caused by the leak

"The baby's bed was soaking wet. Rain ran down the the walls, the wallpaper has peeled off and a chest of drawers are ruined. The carpet is wet and smells so that will have to be replaced.

"It is horrible. I can cope with things like this but it's not fair on the children."

Northwich Guardian:

Hannah's three daughters Evie, seven, Nevaeh, three, and Aaliyah, six

A spokesman for Muir Group Housing Association said: "Maintenance operatives are visiting the property to provide a temporary solution to this issue following the very heavy downpours experienced over the Bank Holiday weekend.

"They will also assess the overall condition of the existing roof so we can schedule any appropriate repairs as required."

Hannah added: “They came back and put plasterboard in the kids’ room and re-plastered it on Tuesday. They think they have fixed the roof. It doesn’t seem to be leaking.
“A housing officer and surveyor are coming out on Thursday to assess the damage.The carpet has dried out but still smells.”
Winsford mayor Cllr Nathan Pardoe said: "I’m pleased that Muir Housing are making repairs to Hannah’s home.
"I’d like to thank the Winsford Guardian for raising awareness of the situation. 
"Housing associations usually want to do all they can to help. If residents are facing difficulties with their housing association they should contact their local councillor and ask them to speak up for them. 
"I’ve done this before on behalf of residents and got results, it’s what councillors are here for."