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It was an existing pipe, but he failed to tighten it properly and when I ran the bath the water was just leaking out of it, and flooded the bathroom and water came through the kitchen light, luckily it didn’t cause any problems but it’s not the point and could have been much worse

Yes, I have learned that the hard way. I often hear bad experiences with the likes of B&Q and thought this company would be far better, but they sold a myth I think. The standard of their fitters is shocking

Not surprising given that demand is high, but there is few products available. Hopefully it’s settled down a bit

I had one by the kitchen company then a sub contractor one, who both smoked and worked at a slow pace

My plumber took out some of the boards under the floor, to fit a new pipe. He said he would board over it, but surprise surprise told me to go to B&Q and do it myself and at my expense

. I am not a bothersome customer, I am not paying people to stand about for most of the day. I don’t think I am being unreasonable

day rate, but the tiling took a lot longer than was agreed to, despite the fact that there was no delays on materials etc

I hope you have this sorted now

I had a plumber who cracked a tile, and smashed a plant pot. He just brushed it off like it was nothing. He paid for a new plant pot, but refused to replace the tile. No wonder builders don’t have a good reputation, it’s rare to find a decent one

As a former tradesman myself, I know the importance of keeping the customer happy and keeping your reputation up. Lately I phoned up a fencer, who said he would get back to me and still waiting. Phoned up a electrician, who won’t answer his phone. The tiler was easier to contact and did turn up...

At this point I will remain nameless who the company is, but it’s not a well known brand. It sells premium bathrooms and I went there in good faith. The standard of workmanship was shoddy to say the least, and the company does not communicate well, I often phone them up and keep getting fobbed...

Not sure what it is, but the standard of tradesmen has really hit new lows. I had a plumber who made a right mess, same with a tiler who spent more time outside smoking than on the job. Bad off cuts, and when you question them, they give you a bad attitude. I used to work in peoples houses doing...

I recently got my bathroom refurbished, a plumber came to tighten up some pipes, I used my bath then, in the kitchen a pool of water came though the lights. Also, this plumber went into the loft and put the water pressure too low. I called him back and he denied everything and said that was not...

France voltage is 220v in practise. The 230v is a EU nominal standard

I heard that bricklayers can earn £40 an hour? Is that still true

Spark or fuze electricals?

A quote is generally a rough estimate and not legally binding. It does seem quite a jump though. I was quoted £50K for an extension 4 years ago, which was very reasonable but the work was quite shoddy in places

I would have thought cash in hand suited tradesmen better, unless the taxman is on their back?

Never pay in full, or even pay fully before any work has been done. If the builder does off, so will your money!

Spineless comes to mind, obviously doesn’t have the bottle to complain personally