how would you deal with this one.......

[Daz]

Firstly, it all depends on how "close" you are to your acquaintance.

I would subtly advise that the floor should have been commissioned and then suggest that they do not lose contact with the tilers or plumbers.

Other than that, it ain't your problem so stay well clear.

 

[Ajax123]

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time and trouble to reply.

I think on balance it would be wrong of me not to say something. To enlarge on the situation a bit it was a conversation that I overheared - the acquaintance is an old colleague who I worked with some time ago - not someone I necessarily socialise with but not someone I would want to leave in the lurch either. The guy he was talking to is a builder I know. Neither of them really know what I do for a living. I was being rude and eavesdropping - don't think I'll bother again. I do meet them both on a regular basis on a semi social basis.

I do know it wasn't sanded and I do know it was not primed - they were talking PVA and it was mentioned that as the screed was not old it did not need a suction agent (as it was described). :yikes: scream on so many levels......

Will approach it softly softly to not cause a fuss and if they want further help they can ask. I can always just offer them the assistance to make sure they are not being spun too many lines.

Cheers guys.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Sounds like it could end in tears. I would wait for them to ask my advice:mad2:

 

[DHTiling]

Best way Al... do let us know how this pans out please..

 

[Ajax123]

Sounds like it could end in tears. I would wait for them to ask my advice:mad2:

my moral dilema is that all 3 of us were taught to be cautious in the same place........:mad2:

 

[jay]

id wait til they ask or the floor lets go that way you cant be contradicted as to what should of been done there's nothing that can be done now til it fails:8:

 

[TheWrightTiler]

bit of a dilema then al, if its ur brothers ur talking about, id say along lines of floor looks great, was it primed and sanded? oohhh u mite have done it this way as really shouldve been done like that, tell u what why dont u ask the builder or tiler what they done, put onus on them to ask the questions without seeding doubt

bro andy

 

[oliver]

B, thats my final answer!

No phoning a friend!

Thats what i'd do anyway.

Obviously the big issue is how much money they've handed over already.

Just how i've offered my opinion, i think you should offer yours to your friends

 

[Colour Republic]

lets hope the retention on a job that size is big enough to cover any further works needed

option B for me

 

[Peter]

Tough one, personally I'd not say anything if they're only acquaintances.

Will the floor definately lift without a shadow of a doubt? Know nothing about those type of screeds, but would definately be worth researching if there is a lot of attention needed prior to tiling.

 

[Sean Page]

option a: I'd be available for advice, but wouldn't speak up until invited as it may come across as sour grapes and cause undue concerns. As john said "Overheard/acqauintance/parents in law - too far removed to be involved"

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

my moral dilema is that all 3 of us were taught to be cautious in the same place........:mad2:

Oh dear, That could be awkward. As long as you leave it outside:yikes: bro Phil.

 

[Ajax123]

Thanks Guys for all of the continued replies. Here is what I have done.

I happened to want some advice myself (Not really but needed a premise to ring said acquaintance) and during the conversation I flippantly asked if they got any jobs going where he works cos the screeding game is hard work blahdiblahdiblah. It went on a bit and I created an opportunity to explain what I do for a living. I mentioned I had heared him talking to said Builder and that he should have got the inlaws to come to me - would have sorted a deal sort of stuff. The conversation went on and I suggested he take a look at my company website if he needs any info going forward and if he needs any advice in future jobs just give me a shout. Hopefully when the floor fails he will remember the conversation and call me for help. I asked him how much the inlaws had paid - he did not know how much the screeding was but he reckoned the floor tiles were £30K :yikes:. Some sort of italian marble.

Will await the call now.

 

[albyshellshear]

Wait till the muck hits the fan then show him this thread

 

[mikeyb]

id go with option b mate