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[Chopper1]

Unbelievably bad...........and if you’ve got nothing in writing, then your going to have problems.

Rip out and start again is the ONLY way forward.

Nothing in writing from who? Problems for us in what way? I didn’t sign any contract with him and only have his quote which does not have any terms and conditions on.

 

[John Benton]

Did you get any other quotes prior to giving this ‘tradesman’ the go ahead?

Was his quote just a text with a price?

 

[Blunt Tool]

It’s a pity you didn’t use that sharp tongue of yours that you use freely on here a lot earlier on the numpty that has put you in this situation. Remember all members on here give their advice and experience for free and as such are entitled to an opinion. I don’t believe for one second that a man as savvy and intelligent as yourself didn’t realise a lot earlier in the works that it was not acceptable and should have been stopped, don’t bring your frustrations onto the wrong people, use it on the person who has done this to you.

 

[Waluigi]

Maybe but the bloke clearly hasn’t read 90% of what I’ve written. It’s not particularly fun for me dealing with this situation.

I get that and can sympathise with what you’re going through, we are trying to help though, text can so easily be misconstrued. I genuinely don’t feel like Marvo was being nasty. Anyway, keep us posted.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

@Chopper1
Please keep your posts civil another post like that and it will be moderated!!
No one gets paid to give you advice.

 

[WetSaw]

Also remember that this is an international forum and Marvo is South African so his terminology and phases will be different and the written word can easily be misconstrued.

 

[Blunt Tool]

Also remember that this is an international forum and Marvo is South African so his terminology and phases will be different and the written word can easily be misconstrued.

Aye ye bam yer nae wrang there the noo!

 

[CJ]

Nothing in writing from who? Problems for us in what way? I didn’t sign any contract with him and only have his quote which does not have any terms and conditions on.

So he just gave a verbal quote, not a written one?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

So he just gave a verbal quote, not a written one?

Did you not read the first post Dude!!

 

[CJ]

Did you not read the first post Dude!!

I did........but couldn’t be arsed to go back and read again.

 

[On one]

One of the worst ever posted on here..and thats saying something cuz we've seen some sh#te!!

That bad,I couldn't bear to look at anything after pic no2

 

[Marvo]

Dude! Have actually read any of my posts? Give them another read.

I HAVE spoke to him, several times and for a final time over the phone to discuss exactly why we weren’t happy after sending all of the 70 pics above.

He definitely does not have to skill to put it right. So perhaps you could put on your sarcastic bellend pants and give me some more of your advice?

Geez, take a deep breath.

I read all your posts just fine, it was post number 31 in the thread where you stated he's an acquaintance which changed things somewhat in my opinion. That was the post I was basing my reply on hence I started it with 'If he's an acquaintance'.

Anyway, good luck.

 

[Marvo]

“Big boy panties”

Love it.

It's a common phrase here, it means take the bull by the horns. I'm guessing from the reaction it caused it's not a phrase that's used in the UK.

 

[Chopper1]

To all, sorry! It’s a pretty stressful situation. But as I’ve stated, 80% of the worst offending work was all completed at the very end. He must have been leaving the most difficult parts, and we honestly thought that we could probably live with how it was looking by the end of the 2nd week, as at that point, he had not cut any of the edging tiles, or around the window. All the while he was assuring us that it would all be cleaned up and look good when finished.

I appreciate everyone’s advice. I was merely looking for opinions on the workmanship, as we just wanted to make sure we weren’t being “fussy” customers and our issues were justified.

PS. @callatiler Not sure I’ve been using a sharp tounge several times? It was just once. But hey ho. As I’ve said a few times now, I did call him out, a few times but (again, as above) he reassured us. It’s all very easy to on your side of the situation and just say “you should have stopped it” but it’s not a simple as that.

 

[Chopper1]

So he just gave a verbal quote, not a written one?

No, he provided a written quote.