Tile Lippage

[geronimo183]

HI all,

Firstly I like to say many thanks to all those that have replied with advice and their opinion regarding the lippage problem that I have encountered.

I received a visit from the tiler and in short his opinion is that there is nothing wrong with the job and that I am being too over critical. He has offered to replace some tiles but again there is a disagreement between us as to how many should be replaced. Subsequently it is like dominoes, altering one tile effects the next and so on etc.

The tilers comments were 'I can only work with what I have' so therefore I do not feel that I am confident in letting him revisit to 'try' and amend some of the tiles, because he has said he did the best job he could, so how will he improve it?

So therefore my next question is, has anyone had any communication or know of any information (without being too technical) as to how a report from the tilers association would help me. I am aware that there is a tolerance that is allowed, something like 2.3mm over a 2 metre edge, but this doesn't really mean anything to me in relation to my case.

The cost for this is nearly as much as I paid for the tiles, but if a report was to identify that the tiler did not do his job correctly how would this benefit me? Is this information good enough to pursue a court hearing? Do they provide a representative that demonstrates their findings? so on and so forth.

Many thanks to you all in advance.

 

[Tabby Cranks]

You can get the TTA to come out and write a report on the job, but it will cost you, I think somehwere in the region of £1000.

 

[DHTiling]

You can get the TTA to come out and write a report on the job, but it will cost you, I think somehwere in the region of £1000.

It's around £750


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[geronimo183]

How will this report benefit me if it does indicate that the work is not up to standard? Is it a case of then going to court? Does he have to be a member of the TTA or work to a particular industry standard legally e.g. plumbing - corgi, electrical JIB standard/17th Ed. Regs etc?

Many thanks again

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

As far as I am aware there are only 4 people in the country who can do an official report for the TTA. I think the fee is now £850 + Vat, less for members.:yikes: it's a lot of money. I believe in small claims court any professional tiler can submit a report.

I will stand corrected if I am wrong.

 

[DHTiling]

As far as I am aware there are only 4 people in the country who can do an official report for the TTA. I think the fee is now £850 + Vat, less for members.:yikes: it's a lot of money. I believe in small claims court any professional tiler can submit a report.

I will stand corrected if I am wrong.

But a TTA report is very thorough and will not be questioned in a court of law, where as an independent report if not backed by qualifications could backfire IMO


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[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I agree 100% Dave, TTA is the only sure way. I was just going off a case I have been involved with recently. personally I would never get caught up in giving reports myself, without professional indemnity insurance ( could be a can of worms):yikes:

 

[DHTiling]

Too right can it.. imagine doing a report to get ripped apart in court by a high flying lawyer for not having the quals to do it..:yikes:

 

[geronimo183]

Hi all,

For those that are tilers, do you think it is an unreasonable request to ask a tiler (paid of course) to provide a basic report on the work that they think should have be carried out to avoid the tile lippage problem that I currently have with my floor.

Unfortunately I am not having much success with the guy that fitted the tiles to my floor and bathroom. He thinks he has done a good job so as far as he is concerned case is closed, but that is his opinion. I have been advised that some written recommendations would stand up in court if I have to take it that far.

As I say I am not looking any direct criticism, just written professional advise on what really should have been carried out by a majority of tilers.

Many thanks

 

[enduro]

Could you show us some photo's of the tiling before we comment please.