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[Chris Gibbs]

Hi all, have a friend that had a tradesman (whatever) to carry on some home improvements on her house. well after she contacted me to sort things out, it appears the trade in question feels hard done to by not being paid for the work carried out. could I have some feed back with regards to quality... nothing else

 

[Boggs]

Yeah, that’s lovely!

 

[Chris Gibbs]

Yeah, that’s lovely!

he's sent her a court demand for unpaid bill

 

[Qwerty]

That is sloppy, unacceptable workmanship

 

[Concrete guy]

What form is the court demand? Is it money claim on line?

 

[Old Mod]

What quality is that exactly?

 

[hmtiling]

Unacceptable standards. The offender should be paying to have it rectified

 

[Concrete guy]

So clearly we can see from the pictures that it’s not a great job, the issue you have is it’s gone legal already. (or it’s been going on some time and the legal route has prompted this thread).


DO NOT IGNORE THE COURT DOCUMENTS.


If you do, you will be ruled against and you’ll have to pay plus costs.


The issue you have is that quality of work is subjective when it comes to the law. It’s not as cut and dry as you think, which is why I was asking what form the legal process has taken.


What is important is that you reply to the court in a clear factual manner removing emotion completely.


Document the complaints in detail and in length. Then get an estimate or two of what it will cost to rectify the problem and include that in your defence. It’s effectively a counter claim. That should get the ball rolling.

 

[GoneGuy]

Terrible workmanship

 

[MTiler]

Was he given the chance to re-do the work?

 

[Waluigi]

Contact Citizens advice. Preferably via email as the conversation is then documented.

The fitter is deluded if he thinks that’s acceptable but agree with others and suggest that the law needs to be followed here in order to get the right outcome.

 

[Chris Gibbs]

 

[Chris Gibbs]

I popped round today to have a look.... terrible, all needs re-doing. Thank you for all of your helpful comments. no doubt these comments will help back up her case. liberties have been taken!

 

[Chris Gibbs]

What form is the court demand? Is it money claim on line?

apparently its just to inform her its going to happen. she has time to put her case forward... these images should help.

 

[On one]

Honestly.......you couldn't make it up.

 

[Waluigi]

Horrendous stuff. Also wondered why these were cut?!

 

[Chris Gibbs]

Horrendous stuff. Also wondered why these were cut?!

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I know... hes cut the whole row down. words fail me

 

[Chris Gibbs]

Was he given the chance to re-do the work?

yes he was, he said it was all done and fine.

 

[Dumbo]

apparently its just to inform her its going to happen. she has time to put her case forward... these images should help.

He's blagging, he knows it's not good and trying frighten her into paying .

 

[Waluigi]

I’d be tempted to send the guy the photos. No covering text, no explanation whatsoever. Just the photos. If he continues with his court case then more fool him.

 

[Chris Gibbs]

I’d be tempted to send the guy the photos. No covering text, no explanation whatsoever. Just the photos. If he continues with his court case then more fool him.

that's a good idea. thank you.

 

[Boggs]

What room is it?
I assumed it was a kitchen from first photos now I can see a shower in second photos.

 

[Chris Gibbs]

What room is it?
I assumed it was a kitchen from first photos now I can see a shower in second photos.

Both

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

As above, this guy is no tiler. I would be amazed if he had any trade. After fifty years as a pro tiler I have seen some really bad work, this must be in my top twenty.

The reason for the three closures is just lazyness, he must have thought he could save cuting to the ceiling on that wall. and maybe no one would notice. WRONG,I think if this does get to court if the judge covers his left eye with a patch the type that pirates wear. then squints trough his right eye. then puts on very dark shades on he may think this guy shoud be paid, lets hope that justis prevails

bye the way was this guy wearing a patch? or a stettson good luck.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Typo JUSTICE.

 

[MTiler]

yes he was, he said it was all done and fine.

He's delusional. The Tile Association might be able to do a report for you for the case.

 

[Balloo]

Hi all, have a friend that had a tradesman (whatever) to carry on some home improvements on her house. well after she contacted me to sort things out, it appears the trade in question feels hard done to by not being paid for the work carried out. could I have some feed back with regards to quality... nothing else

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Are you sure it wasn't a chimpanzee pretending to be a tiler,, they've even been known to fly spacecraft.

But seriously it probably the worst I've seen, good for you for paying up.

 

[bsc ceramics]

o my word! ! 😱 its all been said. stay strong and don't let him win...

 

[J K Tiling Cornwall]

A true work of art, beautifully enhanced with subtle black grout joints. This craftsman has reached the pinnacle of his career... NOT!
Seriously how can someone be that bad and be completely oblivious to their own mess? And still have the front to expect payment? Shocking. Hopefully you get the best outcome for your friend.