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Title: Block paving again.
Post by: amigov6 on 11 October 2009, 16:38:17
What would you do? For those who did'nt read the initial post i agreed to have the blocks lifted, soil dug down the relevant layers of sand/gravel laid & compacted & blocks re laid for £700. Thiis was 2 weeks ago last saturday. The next day a Lithuanian spent sunday lifting the blocks & dug 3/4 of the area out. Since then nothing, no contact & i can't remember the name or phone no. No written agreements & no cash has changed hands the verbal agreement being i pay on completion when & if satisfied. First week i thought being as i'd got the price down he might be slotting it in as & when which i'm fine with but a fortnight? I reckon he's decided it's not worth it & can get it finished "in house" but will NOT pay him for the days labour.
    He either completes or gets naff all.
Title: Re: Block paving again.
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 October 2009, 17:34:52
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What would you do? For those who did'nt read the initial post i agreed to have the blocks lifted, soil dug down the relevant layers of sand/gravel laid & compacted & blocks re laid for £700. Thiis was 2 weeks ago last saturday. The next day a Lithuanian spent sunday lifting the blocks & dug 3/4 of the area out. Since then nothing, no contact & i can't remember the name or phone no. No written agreements & no cash has changed hands the verbal agreement being i pay on completion when & if satisfied. First week i thought being as i'd got the price down he might be slotting it in as & when which i'm fine with but a fortnight? I reckon he's decided it's not worth it & can get it finished "in house" but will NOT pay him for the days labour.
    He either completes or gets naff all.

He's probably waiting for you to contact as he might have lost tour number and address details.   ::)
Title: Re: Block paving again.
Post by: Ghost on 11 October 2009, 17:35:17
Sounds like a "Cowboy builder" thank god you didnt pay up front.
Title: Re: Block paving again.
Post by: PhilRich on 11 October 2009, 22:31:48
You,re a lucky man mate! now find a reputable block paver (ask your local builders merchant) , Put everything down in writing, pay the going rate when when the jobs done to your satisfaction & enjoy (hopefully) the result! Seemples  :y
Title: Re: Block paving again.
Post by: KillerWatt on 12 October 2009, 21:47:47
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What would you do?
First thing I'd do is be making it clear that if you weren't born in the UK, then you ain't f**king working with me, or on any project I am on.

Initially reading between the lines, it is sounding like you went for the cheap option....very shortly you will be reaping what you sow.

Good luck!
Title: Re: Block paving again.
Post by: robbo2345 on 12 October 2009, 21:55:23
 :yoh dear mate doesnt sound good ! But at least you didnt hand over any of your hard earnt cash