Is This A Bad Bathroom Tiling Job: Suspect Prep + Toilet Now Slopes

Recently had a building company replace a leaking wet room floor, located on the 1st floor of a 1930's built terrace house.

The tiles are large format porcelain tiles sitting on a Ditra Matt supported by 18" plywood. The rusty trowel that he left before the bank holiday w/e gave me some concern.

This morning I couldn't help but notice this morning that the top of the toilet doesn't line up with the grout. The toilet is located on the far opposite walll where the shower is located.

I had previous concerns that the installer didn't use a notched trowel. I could also see gaps in the adhesive applied to tiles he had laid.

The rusty trowel that he left in a bucket of FastSet before the bank holiday w/e gave me some concern.

He came back yesterday to finish off laying the rest of the tiles. He was due to come back today to connect the toilet and taps (didn't have the right sized connector), but he didn't pitch up.

I've attached photo's mid job and when all the tiles were finally laid.

Any feedback or advice would be most appreciated
 

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A proper wetroom is a joy to own and use, however it is highly skilled job to get fully correct in every aspect and there are far more ‘builders’ putting them in without the necessary skill and care.
It is not something to do on the cheap or half heartedly - you are better to use a shower tray if not fully committed.
 
A proper wetroom is a joy to own and use, however it is highly skilled job to get fully correct in every aspect and there are far more ‘builders’ putting them in without the necessary skill and care.
It is not something to do on the cheap or half heartedly - you are better to use a shower tray if not fully committed.
Hi mate,
A shower tray was installed underneath the tiles, however I do have some serious doubts on whether this was installed correctly.
In any case, we are at the citing the "Consumer Rights Act 2015" stage and I'm in the process of sending them a letter sent by registered delivery.
We shall see
 

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