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    Bullied by my builder? What rights? (Ed.)

    Thanks. I might try sending to Trading Standards anyhow. I paid for all equipment so far. He seemed to be pre-empting me accusing him of stealing from my house, something I had never suggested. I think I've found a builder but if anyone has any recommendations in the South East please let me...
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    Bullied by my builder? What rights? (Ed.)

    Trading Standards here I come. Currently taking photos of any damage they've caused during installation. When I asked them to go he said, "I won't leave till you text that nothing has been stolen." Whhhhhaatttt???
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    Bullied by my builder? What rights? (Ed.)

    I haven't paid any money. However, I contacted gas safe register and this company is not registered. So the hob re-fitting is illegal. The engineer told me to report them. I'm goimg to have to let them go.
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    Bullied by my builder? What rights? (Ed.)

    Thanks. I think so too. I've looked up Trading Standards and came across this: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/getting-home-improvements-done/problem-with-home-improvements/ Unfortunately, they've fitted a gas hob. I think I'm going to have to ask someone to inspect it. The other...
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    Bullied by my builder? What rights? (Ed.)

    Yeah, snags happen. I emailed him pictures of the snags to be rectified. I think it's reasonable to give them time to do this. He texted back saying: Sure. May I ask you not to point snaggings before completion of the job. Is not reasonable. And professional Thanks See you later Before this...
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    Bullied by my builder? What rights? (Ed.)

    Totally just came in to say they were turning the fuse off. First time they've given me any warning. Thank goodness for auto-save.
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    Bullied by my builder? What rights? (Ed.)

    So... I need some advice on my rights, what I should, how calm I should be. I have a lot of pictures and things in writing but no contract. We've employed a building firm to renovate our flat kitchen. (As yet we have paid nothing but were given a quote of £2.5k and around 8 days). The contractor...
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