Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
#1
Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
As most are aware I am undergoing some renovations on my craphole of a home just now. The kitchen is in but some of the work done by the plasterer is shoddy and I am not sure I can live with it. I still have no cornice and he keeps letting me down to come and finish it off. How does one complain, if one complains at all - do I just live with the shoddy work? I haven't paid him a cent yet so the ball is firmly in my court but I don't like complaining.
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Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
As most are aware I am undergoing some renovations on my craphole of a home just now. The kitchen is in but some of the work done by the plasterer is shoddy and I am not sure I can live with it. I still have no cornice and he keeps letting me down to come and finish it off. How does one complain, if one complains at all - do I just live with the shoddy work? I haven't paid him a cent yet so the ball is firmly in my court but I don't like complaining.
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Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
As most are aware I am undergoing some renovations on my craphole of a home just now. The kitchen is in but some of the work done by the plasterer is shoddy and I am not sure I can live with it. I still have no cornice and he keeps letting me down to come and finish it off. How does one complain, if one complains at all - do I just live with the shoddy work? I haven't paid him a cent yet so the ball is firmly in my court but I don't like complaining.
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Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
Know how you feel N, we are having a pool put in at the mo, and are constantly being let down by the pool company who just don't turn up and blame the weather (but there are still managing other pools!) when we have complained they commented that in their opinion the 'pommies' are the only people who don't understand and just want our own way, coustomer service just doesn't exist over here it seems and as for being the paying customer they act like they are the ones doing us the favour :curse:
Good luck, and I hope you get it sorted.
S xx
Good luck, and I hope you get it sorted.
S xx
#5
Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
Know how you feel N, we are having a pool put in at the mo, and are constantly being let down by the pool company who just don't turn up and blame the weather (but there are still managing other pools!) when we have complained they commented that in their opinion the 'pommies' are the only people who don't understand and just want our own way, coustomer service just doesn't exist over here it seems and as for being the paying customer they act like they are the ones doing us the favour :curse:
Good luck, and I hope you get it sorted.
S xx
Good luck, and I hope you get it sorted.
S xx
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S xx
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Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
Definately say something, you're paying him to do a job, for his skills. If you're not happy with the standard tell him.
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Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
I wouldn't pay up until you are satisfied.
Definitely say something to him, you have all rights to do so!
Definitely say something to him, you have all rights to do so!
#9
Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
As most are aware I am undergoing some renovations on my craphole of a home just now. The kitchen is in but some of the work done by the plasterer is shoddy and I am not sure I can live with it. I still have no cornice and he keeps letting me down to come and finish it off. How does one complain, if one complains at all - do I just live with the shoddy work? I haven't paid him a cent yet so the ball is firmly in my court but I don't like complaining.
Just tell him that you wont pay him until all the work is done to a satisfactory level. Also if he isnt there within the next 7 days you will get another plasterer in to complete the work and pay him with his money.
He will soon come round unless he doesnt need the money!
Best of luck
Sue
#10
Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
You must say something or else you will be pissed of with yourself for not doing so whilst you had the chance.
And you will end up having to get your constant reminder sorted in the end ... why should it be you that loses out ???
Just bite the bullet and tell him your not happy !!!
And you will end up having to get your constant reminder sorted in the end ... why should it be you that loses out ???
Just bite the bullet and tell him your not happy !!!
#11
Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
Definitely complain and withhold the money. No point in putting in a fab kitchen if the wall looks crap and it will always stick out like a sore thumb to you. Does he have a wife? ask her round to have a look and ask if she would put up with it
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Come on lass, it's not like you to be shy
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Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
Thanks everyone, everytime I look at it I just want to cry. I know it's hard to believe but I hate confrontation (well face to face stuff any road ) so am not relishing the prospect of saying I am not happy - that's if the twirp actually every answers his phone or returns my calls.
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Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
Thanks everyone, everytime I look at it I just want to cry. I know it's hard to believe but I hate confrontation (well face to face stuff any road ) so am not relishing the prospect of saying I am not happy - that's if the twirp actually every answers his phone or returns my calls.
letter should be short and concise. Set out the work agreed, what has been done, what you are not happy with and the remedy you seek. Say that you have tried to call him and that he has failed to answer etc etc. don't be rude (and I am sure you won't!)
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Re: Shoddy workmanship - do I complain?
Definitely complain and put it in writing. Saves the confrontation and also gives you proof if you need it in the future. Take photos of the work as well and include these.
letter should be short and concise. Set out the work agreed, what has been done, what you are not happy with and the remedy you seek. Say that you have tried to call him and that he has failed to answer etc etc. don't be rude (and I am sure you won't!)
letter should be short and concise. Set out the work agreed, what has been done, what you are not happy with and the remedy you seek. Say that you have tried to call him and that he has failed to answer etc etc. don't be rude (and I am sure you won't!)