Originally posted by bellymonster
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Been had by a cowboy plumber
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If it's written down (even electronically), it's legal."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested." -
He was dear to start with but he was available (alarm bell should have rung at that point). I feel such a t**t that I let him do the job.Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostEh? This shower is costing you a grand more than expected - surely it's made out of gold?Comment
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Indeed there is case history proving the legal status of an emailOriginally posted by Moscow Mule View PostIf it's written down (even electronically), it's legal.Growing old is mandatory
Growing up is optionalComment
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Did he have some mates round too, one of them dressed up like a red indian chief?Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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Village People do plumbing?Originally posted by snaw View PostDid he have some mates round too, one of them dressed up like a red indian chief?
Edit: yes they do.My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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Find out exactly how much the shower costs if you'd bought it yourself, retail. You shouldn't pay any more than that. At least that part you can legally contest. Also then see what his hourly rate is. If it is sigicantly more than an average rate chop it, he won't be able to contest that easily.Originally posted by bellymonster View PostJust been had by a dodgy plumber.
He's fitted a new shower and not done agood job at all, on top of that his bill has leapt by £1000. Apparently the quote he gave me did not include part !?!?!
Suggestions as to how I cripple the barsteward.....
If he is ripping you off he'll back down fairly easily.I'm alright JackComment
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If he's given you a quote, then that's what you pay. His fault if he's left something off, especially if you've got it written down...
However, if it was verbal, or it's an "Estimate" you're screwed...In case of emergency, break dance.Comment
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contact your local trading standards office and tell them asap, they
might be able to do something, also take a picture of him and post us
the link so we don't fall for the same cowboy.Comment
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whats the quote - and someone will be able to tell you if he is ripping you off.
ive recently had 2 bathrooms done, main and ensuite and went through a lot on pricing...Comment
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