Builder Problem.. - Page 3

Pheebs · 10-09-2008, 17:26

Hang on Luke! My measurements are POO!

The drive is actually... I'll find a piccie... it's tarmac buuut there was a hell of alot of excavation. He was in fact one of the cheapest - one stoopido quote being £17000! Haw dee haw haw! It's a HUGE drive too (stupido council planning permission people forcing us to make it enormous!) but yeh, it's awesome. Couldn't have asked for a better job.

This was it before (bad perspective - it's a really high up

This is it done:

The wall length... I really don't know! It's about a meter in height yeh! The guy was here for about 5 hours one day (though during this time he went and bought the materials which took him fooooooorever (well an hour or two) and then spent about 30mins tidying away stuff Dan had left from the driveway) and about 6 hours the next (including packing up time which took him over an hour and an hour maybe hour and a half out for lunch)

I don't know whether that's good or bad or what

All I know quote wise he was really good - the back wall was a little more (£20 odd) than others but we figured it made sense having him do it with him doing the front

Pheebs · 10-09-2008, 17:30

*edit* you can't see the bank in that initial piccie either - it's to the right and ENORMOUS! Tis where the fence is now

But yeh... stupid amount of clearing!

Honestly don't think we've been conned quote wise for either. We had plenty done and did our research and all in all he was either cheaper or on parr than others.

Pickers · 10-09-2008, 17:38

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Originally Posted by cleanbluesky

You shouldn't, but why are you looking for people to agree with you unless you doubt the situation yourself?

Is she looking for agreement? or is she looking for friendly advice from friends over a tricky situation?

We're newbie house owners (well, 2 years experience)and are feeling our way around the DIY and rent-a-guy market so advice from people with more experience has been sought. Personally I figured £315 was a great price, but as hes been a pain in the backside to get in contact over the last 5 months and the job has not been completed as quoted - I dont see your point to be valid in any way - other than saying "its fine from what I can see" over the phone being a mistake but hardly a crime.

phykell · 10-09-2008, 17:49

As I said, it's black and white. The price was agreed, the job was unfinished, he should finish the job and only then should he get paid, strictly the agreed amount.

Pheebs · 10-09-2008, 17:55

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Originally Posted by phykell

As I said, it's black and white. The price was agreed, the job was unfinished, he should finish the job and only then should he get paid, strictly the agreed amount.

I think this is a plan batman!

*lets hope he's not going to kick up a fuss over finishing the job*

*edit* Fankoo!

luke · 10-09-2008, 18:10

i dunno tbh

for me i think the moaning about the back not rendered is very picky as it will be green with mold and moss in a years time

Haly · 10-09-2008, 18:12

If he said he was going to do the rendering on the back, he should have done it whether he thought it seemed picky or not.

luke · 10-09-2008, 18:20

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Originally Posted by Haly

If he said he was going to do the rendering on the back, he should have done it whether he thought it seemed picky or not.

tbh id have just rubbed some mud over the back

Justsomebloke · 10-09-2008, 18:26

Here's my take with Smileys.

7k for that Drive

It wants to be ******** well footed for that & I would want to be able to park a Tank or my Jumbo jet on it during a heatwave & expect No sinkage. If I could do that then maybe it'd be worth 7 large.

Back bit for 325 seems about right & if a dude misses a bit then he brings that in on the Snagging Before final payment.
I'd just pay him & hold back 100 quid for Snagging, Perfectly reasonable in the building trade. That way He'll probably say Crap Sorry love didn't know I'd missed a bit I've got some of that in the van or I'll nip down the road for a bit & bring it in now, He gets on & does it & you pay him off JD.

I'd phone him again an say a Little Sorry for getting your knickers in a twist & ask politely whether he could pop back & bring that last bit in. Don't threaten him or owt, A better approach would be to mention that you wouldn't be able to get that stuff (Render) & don't really have a clue etc. Mentioning how pleased you are with the overall job will help an all.
Not about kissing arse just keeping on the right side of people to get the best from them

Pheebs · 10-09-2008, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke

tbh id have just rubbed some mud over the back

LOL! I hope you're joking!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justsomebloke

Here's my take with Smileys.

7k for that Drive

It wants to be ******** well footed for that & I would want to be able to park a Tank or my Jumbo jet on it during a heatwave & expect No sinkage. If I could do that then maybe it'd be worth 7 large.

Back bit for 325 seems about right & if a dude misses a bit then he brings that in on the Snagging Before final payment.
I'd just pay him & hold back 100 quid for Snagging, Perfectly reasonable in the building trade. That way He'll probably say Crap Sorry love didn't know I'd missed a bit I've got some of that in the van or I'll nip down the road for a bit & bring it in now, He gets on & does it & you pay him off JD.

I'd phone him again an say a Little Sorry for getting your knickers in a twist & ask politely whether he could pop back & bring that last bit in. Don't threaten him or owt, A better approach would be to mention that you wouldn't be able to get that stuff (Render) & don't really have a clue etc. Mentioning how pleased you are with the overall job will help an all.
Not about kissing arse just keeping on the right side of people to get the best from them

I've been suuuuuuuuuper polite so far other than my *shock horror* face of him trying to charge us an extra £100 more than the original quote (well... £400 not £315

So hopefully he's not fuddy with me for being wude as... as of yet I haven't been! (I'm a bit pants at being rude to people like that though equally when they step the line I start put on my serious hat)

As for the driveway - trust me - it's reasonably priced! I think you could probably park a jumbo on it. It's HUGE! I mean... look at the nissan on it! It looks like a micro machine!

10-09-2008, 17:26	#21
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Hang on Luke! My measurements are POO! The drive is actually... I'll find a piccie... it's tarmac buuut there was a hell of alot of excavation. He was in fact one of the cheapest - one stoopido quote being £17000! Haw dee haw haw! It's a HUGE drive too (stupido council planning permission people forcing us to make it enormous!) but yeh, it's awesome. Couldn't have asked for a better job. This was it before (bad perspective - it's a really high up This is it done: The wall length... I really don't know! It's about a meter in height yeh! The guy was here for about 5 hours one day (though during this time he went and bought the materials which took him fooooooorever (well an hour or two) and then spent about 30mins tidying away stuff Dan had left from the driveway) and about 6 hours the next (including packing up time which took him over an hour and an hour maybe hour and a half out for lunch) I don't know whether that's good or bad or what All I know quote wise he was really good - the back wall was a little more (£20 odd) than others but we figured it made sense having him do it with him doing the front __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

10-09-2008, 17:30	#22
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	edit you can't see the bank in that initial piccie either - it's to the right and ENORMOUS! Tis where the fence is now But yeh... stupid amount of clearing! Honestly don't think we've been conned quote wise for either. We had plenty done and did our research and all in all he was either cheaper or on parr than others. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

10-09-2008, 17:49	#24
phykell Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 833	As I said, it's black and white. The price was agreed, the job was unfinished, he should finish the job and only then should he get paid, strictly the agreed amount. __________________

10-09-2008, 18:12	#27
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	If he said he was going to do the rendering on the back, he should have done it whether he thought it seemed picky or not. __________________ Halycopter

10-09-2008, 18:26	#29
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Here's my take with Smileys. 7k for that Drive It wants to be ******** well footed for that & I would want to be able to park a Tank or my Jumbo jet on it during a heatwave & expect No sinkage. If I could do that then maybe it'd be worth 7 large. Back bit for 325 seems about right & if a dude misses a bit then he brings that in on the Snagging Before final payment. I'd just pay him & hold back 100 quid for Snagging, Perfectly reasonable in the building trade. That way He'll probably say Crap Sorry love didn't know I'd missed a bit I've got some of that in the van or I'll nip down the road for a bit & bring it in now, He gets on & does it & you pay him off JD. I'd phone him again an say a Little Sorry for getting your knickers in a twist & ask politely whether he could pop back & bring that last bit in. Don't threaten him or owt, A better approach would be to mention that you wouldn't be able to get that stuff (Render) & don't really have a clue etc. Mentioning how pleased you are with the overall job will help an all. Not about kissing arse just keeping on the right side of people to get the best from them __________________

10-09-2008, 18:10	#26
luke Abandoned Ship Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 282	i dunno tbh for me i think the moaning about the back not rendered is very picky as it will be green with mold and moss in a years time