Poor Quality Tiling / Refusing Receipts

[mikethetile]

you are doing the right thing in seeking legal advise on this matter Jackal, in simple non payment cases you can go ahead with small claims yourself but once other factors get involved it pays to have proper legal advice

theres an old expression which still rings true today

anyone who represents themselves has a fool for a client

this job failed becouse you didnt employ a tiling specialist, dont let it fail again because youi didnt employ a legal specialist

 

[jackal792]

Thanks for all the replies.

We've had a response back... they've basically skipped over all the issues which we raised (we provided the same pictures that are on the forum plus more)

They started some plastering before they walked out which they half completed, they are now asking the full amount for that piece of work (in its half finished state) and then on that basis they will look at the issues with the bathroom to decide if they feel there is a problem or not.

Clearly they are having a laugh by asking for more money and then proposing to fix issues only if they feel that there is a problem.

We've got legal advice via consumer direct / home legal protection (this was under the advise of legal firms who basically said it wasn't worth it for us for them to get involved at this stage).

I'm half tempted to jack the whole thing in and focus my efforts in knocking up a website detailing the work and all the problems encountered with pictures...

 

[Graham100]

Thanks for all the replies.

We've had a response back... they've basically skipped over all the issues which we raised (we provided the same pictures that are on the forum plus more)

They started some plastering before they walked out which they half completed, they are now asking the full amount for that piece of work (in its half finished state) and then on that basis they will look at the issues with the bathroom to decide if they feel there is a problem or not.

Clearly they are having a laugh by asking for more money and then proposing to fix issues only if they feel that there is a problem.

We've got legal advice via consumer direct / home legal protection (this was under the advise of legal firms who basically said it wasn't worth it for us for them to get involved at this stage).

I'm half tempted to jack the whole thing in and focus my efforts in knocking up a website detailing the work and all the problems encountered with pictures...

Not sure what your motivation would be to create a website around it. It might appear that you are having fun if it went to court. You also run the risk of them suing you for deformation of character if you mention their name on the website.

If you have given them an opportunity to correct the work and they have responded negatively, surely the next step is get someone else to finish the work and take them to the small claims court for the cost.

 

[kilty55]

take them to a small claims,im not sure why legal firms have advised you its not worth it? call another firm and ask what route you can take do not drop it

 

[jackal792]

Not sure what your motivation would be to create a website around it. It might appear that you are having fun if it went to court. You also run the risk of them suing you for deformation of character if you mention their name on the website.

If you have given them an opportunity to correct the work and they have responded negatively, surely the next step is get someone else to finish the work and take them to the small claims court for the cost.

Pure frustration is why we'd set a page up!

Sending a response this week to give them a final chance as per:
PRACTICE DIRECTION – PRE-ACTION CONDUCT - Ministry of Justice

After this we'll move forward with it.

 

[jay]

Pure frustration is why we'd set a page up!

Sending a response this week to give them a final chance as per:
PRACTICE DIRECTION – PRE-ACTION CONDUCT - Ministry of Justice

After this we'll move forward with it.

just a thought what would stop them setting up a web page reg yourself
i think your better than them dont stoop to there level you have done nothing wrong best to move forward

 

[DHTiling]

All we can do is wish you well on your claim but we are not legally qualified to give this sort of advice.. So stick with who you have handling it and please do let us know how you progress..

Thanks Admin.

 

[mikethetile]

Daves absolutely spot on with his advice

this isnt the right place to get complex legal advice

the guy you are dealing with is slippeir than a snake in sun oil and you will need to box clever to beat him, and once beaten you still need to get your money back plus all your costs

its gutting to be in this situation but take stock of your situation and decide whats most important to you and your family

you have our full understanding and sympathy

 

[jackal792]

Cheers both of you!

Its rubbish having to deal with it but more than anything we wouldn't want this guy doing it to someone more vulnerable!

Hopefully we can see this thing through to the end!

 

[Mouldy]

Just a thought having not read the entire thread, do you have legal cover on your house insurance? If so, use it!

If you have approached a solicitor and they have told you this is not worth pursuing, its because they will end up costing you more then they will recover. I know, been there, done that.

Again, check your house insurance policy.....

 

[mikethetile]

Cheers both of you!

Its rubbish having to deal with it but more than anything we wouldn't want this guy doing it to someone more vulnerable!

Hopefully we can see this thing through to the end!

I know how you feel , im pursueing someone who stitched me up over a van, i wont throw good money after bad so I am prepared at any time to move on and forget it but at the same time why should they get away with it and stitch others up

bad things happen when good people stand by and do nothing

 

[rufus the tiler]

If I wanted top plumbing done i would call a top plumber
If I wanted top tiling i would call a top tiler
If I wanted top plastering I would call a top plasterer
etc etc
builders are generally jack of all but master of none.

 

[Chalker]

If I wanted top plumbing done i would call a top plumber
If I wanted top tiling i would call a top tiler
If I wanted top plastering I would call a top plasterer
etc etc
builders are generally jack of all but master of none.

Pretty sure this is sorted by now! Was nearly 6 years ago.