Hi there,
I am a single woman living alone and not very good at DIY, but house proud! I found a builder/joiner on the rate my builder site to hang me a pine or oak door in my lounge. I spoke to him and said I was no good at DIY and asked him to varnish it as well. He did not measure the old door but came round while I was at work to hang the door. He charged me £220. I did not quibble the price, as I say, I have NO IDEA!! Anyway, it's a mess. He has taken so much off the side and the top that it is down to the chipboard. He varnished over the side but has not even bothered to varnish over the top. The side is raw and open as is the top although you cannot see it unless you stand on a chair, he hacked a chunk out of my door jamb and left it splintered, I had to repaint it and the varnish he applied is streaky. He also left a mess!! Surely this is not my responsibility? Is it reasonable to leave a door with the chipboard showing? What can I do? Could I ask him to replace the door or is that too much?? Any help at all would be really appreciated. Thanks. I have tried to contact him but to no avail so far but forewarned is fore armed if there are any professionals who could advise me. Thanks again.
I am a single woman living alone and not very good at DIY, but house proud! I found a builder/joiner on the rate my builder site to hang me a pine or oak door in my lounge. I spoke to him and said I was no good at DIY and asked him to varnish it as well. He did not measure the old door but came round while I was at work to hang the door. He charged me £220. I did not quibble the price, as I say, I have NO IDEA!! Anyway, it's a mess. He has taken so much off the side and the top that it is down to the chipboard. He varnished over the side but has not even bothered to varnish over the top. The side is raw and open as is the top although you cannot see it unless you stand on a chair, he hacked a chunk out of my door jamb and left it splintered, I had to repaint it and the varnish he applied is streaky. He also left a mess!! Surely this is not my responsibility? Is it reasonable to leave a door with the chipboard showing? What can I do? Could I ask him to replace the door or is that too much?? Any help at all would be really appreciated. Thanks. I have tried to contact him but to no avail so far but forewarned is fore armed if there are any professionals who could advise me. Thanks again.