I'm Stuck - Wish My Tiles Were

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matt, i think you better call saul. Im off to bed, this thread has had me up since 3am !! I had to reply. cant keep the eyes open now and have a massive finishing day tomorrow.

 

[White Room]

One I looked at in Collingdale

 

[My dog's called Trevor]

Sorry, but this whole **** up is down to the builder and his total lack of experience. No wonder he's saying its a no no to rip the lot out and start again, but we all know, as I suspect you do, that, that is wot is needed, and you won't be happy Until that happens.

The costs involved should be dealt by the builder, which as we all know could take some time, especially if it has/needs to go legal.

Thanks CJ
I figured this would be the general trade response. Logically there were 3 main options - leave it (that is a no-no), fix it (which is where we are now) or start over. I've tried to keep the third on the agenda as a last resort and least preferred if not fixable. As you've probably seen I started the thread just to get a feel for what an independent view would be - though I had a pretty good idea.
I think the fix it option is exhausted. I don't have any confidence in what's being proposed and do not want to be here again in a couple of years.
Reaching that conclusion on Sunday night trying to sort out his **** up which I'd paid for (actually prepared to put the time in if it helps, though Christ knows I've got better things to do), with the missus in tears at the thought of it all starting over, I've kept myself and her asking the question why we are where we are.
I know I've chucked in the odd light hearted line in what I've posted - least I can do to try and give someone a chuckle when they're spending time helping. But Cam's point earlier

 

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the bathroom upstairs...silicone instead of grout !!!

right im off to bed this time !

 

[My dog's called Trevor]

Thanks CJ
I figured this would be the general trade response. Logically there were 3 main options - leave it (that is a no-no), fix it (which is where we are now) or start over. I've tried to keep the third on the agenda as a last resort and least preferred if not fixable. As you've probably seen I started the thread just to get a feel for what an independent view would be - though I had a pretty good idea.
I think the fix it option is exhausted. I don't have any confidence in what's being proposed and do not want to be here again in a couple of years.
Reaching that conclusion on Sunday night trying to sort out his **** up which I'd paid for (actually prepared to put the time in if it helps, though Christ knows I've got better things to do), with the missus in tears at the thought of it all starting over, I've kept myself and her asking the question why we are where we are.
I know I've chucked in the odd light hearted line in what I've posted - least I can do to try and give someone a chuckle when they're spending time helping. But Cam's point earlier

Sorry hit send. Cam's point about stress and yours here are spot on
Thanks again
Matt

 

[Chalker]

Found myself saying " oh my god!" Looking at the pics. You have been extremely patient with this guy. You seem a great customer, but there is only one way to sort this , that is to rip it all out and start again. The builder should have public and professional insurance, you should be claiming on that to put this right.

Hope it all works out.

 

[My dog's called Trevor]

the bathroom upstairs...silicone instead of grout !!!

right im off to bed this time !

Sleep tight
Thanks for your input
Matt

 

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one thing this job has taught me in the 30% of fixing other people poo work is that if things dont go to plan in my life I suck it up and get on with it, be it a parking ticket or my gearbox on the old van going costing me two grand just as I started out down here. I try to stay stress free and thats what I tell my customers. Its not worth the heartache.
I fix the job, they take pics I put my bill in and they choose whether to chase the matter or to be happy and content in the knowledge that they will never get their fingers burned again and that the douche who did them over, well, one day karma will take him out.
or if you happen to know a man down the pub who knows where to see the man about the dog...then that is a a different tale for a different evening...not broadcast on here though. best off down the pub !!

thanks, ok bed THIS time. bon soir.

 

[White Room]

Found myself saying " oh my god!" Looking at the pics. You have been extremely patient with this guy. You seem a great customer, but there is only one way to sort this , that is to rip it all out and start again. The builder should have public and professional insurance, you should be claiming on that to put this right.

Hope it all works out.

Did'nt think any insurance would cover for bad workmanship....

 

[Chalker]

I have professional indemnity insurance, this covers for workmanship. Hopefully he has, or you might have to sue him.
Either way, it's not your fault.