Definition of 'making good'

[Davie Jones]

In contract terms, "making good" is to put the item (and client) back into the condition (position) that should have existed before the remedial work was carried out.

If walls were decorated before the work, and were damaged as part of that work, then they need to be "made good" by redecorating after the work.(ie redecoration would not be needed had the other rectification work not been required in the first place)

Its a simple concept, that does not need loads of deliberation.

I can accept that Woody, but in this case a lot of tradesmen leave themselves wide open to legal action to replace discontinued wall paper..

 

[^woody^]

In contract terms, "making good" is to put the item (and client) back into the condition (position) that should have existed before the remedial work was carried out.

If walls were decorated before the work, and were damaged as part of that work, then they need to be "made good" by redecorating after the work.(ie redecoration would not be needed had the other rectification work not been required in the first place)

Its a simple concept, that does not need loads of deliberation.

I can accept that Woody, but in this case a lot of tradesmen leave themselves wide open to legal action to replace discontinued wall paper..

If the existing state of the decorations is so old and/or poor, then there is an argument that they can not be " made good " if that leaves a better condition than they were. It's generally a pragmatic assessment - that may involve a contribution to future decorating costs instead

 

[gasbanni]

You have to type the Copyright symbol or the word Copyright after it, to make it yours.

For example: Replyee © or Replyees Copyright.

Oops, sorry, they're both mine now!

No I'm afraid you don't ! I can prove chronologically I used it first. The symbol has been superceded by the Berne something or other use my word again and a solicitors letter will be winging it's way to you.

 

[noseall]

I specifically word my quotes stating 'make good all relevant plaster finishes'. I also state 'final decoration (painting, papering, wall tiling, flooring finishes etc) not included in quote.'

There are a lot of variables to consider when weighing up what is expected of the client in terms of finishes, so the cut off point for me is finished plaster-work, doors hung, archies fitted, window boards fitted and skirts bumped. Although skirts may be cut and fitted but not always finally fixed depending upon floor finishes.

The most common scenario in any case is that rooms affected by building work are completely re-decorated or re-carpeted etc, with a many folk not deciding on these until later on in the project.

 

[EFLImpudence]

...and a replyee would be the questioner so no need for a new word.

Unless Himmy disagrees, of course.

 

[Diyisfun]

Great having a post that is so smillleeeee..
One of the few post lately that have made me smile

 

[gasbanni]

I always took it to mean leaving the job in as good a condition as you found it.

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...and a replyee would be the questioner so no need for a new word.

Unless Himmy disagrees, of course.

I think not the questioner would be the interogatee (copyrighted word) !

 

[EFLImpudence]

You askin or wot?

 

[Davie Jones]

I'm dancin'...