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Ahh. Many thanks for explaining. Will keep thee posted on developments. It’s v bizarre, guy is posting on his business Facebook page and his own like it’s going out if fashion. Completely oblivious to the problems he’s caused. Does he really think he can walk off with £450 of our dosh??

Got his address now. Interesting about Companies House- my work colleague thinks he’s not registered, so advised to use this as another angle to put pressure on him. Above quote-I own property, but don’t follow ref to “contractor having some leverage to get paid”... Paid for what? £450 for...

Just realised, don’t have his address to do recorded delivery. Was recommended by someone in work. Will ask her, but all I’ve got is email, text number, Facebook messenger, etc.

Thanks again.

Thanks. Think that’s inevitable now. Pretty certain the guy is an ex “wrong un”. (Told other customers he’d made mistakes, but was getting his life back together. I assume he’s still living a chaotic lifestyle, but you’d think he’d be more sensitive/careful to avoid this sort of situation.

Evening This is a bloody nightmare. After three cancellations, we cancelled job on 23 Aug. Guy said we’d have money within seven days. We followed up on 30 Aug to be told he was “waiting for a cheque to clear”. .. We followed up today, giving deadline of Wed 5pm, when we would pursue with...

Thanks again. Still no reply. Hopefully will turn out ok. A strange one. Was all sweetness and light when he came up, reasonable quote (thought?) etc. Now cancelled twice when he said both dates were originally “perfect”. He was recommended by someone in my office. We have a staff site for...

Thanks Didn’t want to leave it till Friday. Sent polite text today, confirming still on for weekend. No response yet. I paid the £450 via bacs into his wife’s business account. If we cancel, and he’s reluctant to return deposit, will this make it harder or easier to recover the dosh? Cheers

Hi Provided the intel requested. Is this a case of the establishment closing ranks?

Overall quote was a grand for supply and fit 14m fence, remove old fence, tidy hedge, shrubs and fuchsia bush. The fence total within the £1000 is £840. First cancellation as wife having a baby. Second one (at v short notice) for family visit to see his new baby. He’s promised to do it this...

Thanks. I suppose it may be reasonable request, but would most customers pay all on completion for something like a garden fence? Should also have mentioned that guy has cancelled twice now, so wondering whether payment is good thing or not? (Potential to be contractor from hell?)

Hi We are having new feather edge fitted in back garden. I know this is expensive and will make up a considerable percentage of overall quite. (Also having other garden work done) The contractor asked for £450 to cover purchase of wood from his supplier. I paid this as thought it was...

Hi Just had a shower and realised three of six spot lamps were only on half power. They were all on one side of the ceiling. Is there a quick fix for this? Thanks

Hi Used loft stilts in loft to maximise storage while maintaining adequate insulation. No probs for years, then noticed slight crack in landing ceiling. Investigated and found an area directly above where there was a gap between floor and joist. Spike to builder friend who advised fixing 50mm...