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Been had by a cowboy plumber

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    #11
    Originally posted by bellymonster View Post
    I had the quote sent as email so does that count as a legal document?
    Not sure of the wording but will check when I get home.
    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."

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      #12
      Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
      Eh? This shower is costing you a grand more than expected - surely it's made out of gold?
      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.

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        #13
        Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
        If it's written down (even electronically), it's legal.
        Indeed there is case history proving the legal status of an email
        Growing old is mandatory
        Growing up is optional

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          #14
          Are these that there London plumbing rates where fitting a shower can be +/- £1000?

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            #15
            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

            Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

            That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

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              #16
              Originally posted by snaw View Post
              Did he have some mates round too, one of them dressed up like a red indian chief?
              Village People do plumbing?

              Edit: yes they do.
              My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.

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                #17
                Originally posted by bellymonster View Post
                Just 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.....
                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.

                If he is ripping you off he'll back down fairly easily.
                I'm alright Jack

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                  #18
                  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.

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                    #19
                    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.

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                      #20
                      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...

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