Pardon the pun, but stick to your guns. You have no duty to pay for defective work under any contract (whether the contract is written or verbal it's still a contract).So I had it out with the builders, what annoys me most he's still trying to defend it and wants payment. I said I'm not paying until we've had SE report and its been passed by building control. He says he's taking me to small claims court, I said fine.
So I had it out with the builders, what annoys me most he's still trying to defend it and wants payment. I said I'm not paying until we've had SE report and its been passed by building control. He says he's taking me to small claims court, I said fine.
Pardon the pun, but stick to your guns. You have no duty to pay for defective work under any contract (whether the contract is written or verbal it's still a contract).
If gallows brackets are acceptable (with a diagonal strut, not just "L" shaped) then then need to go above the floor so that they don't intrude into the room.
More common, would be a lintel or steel beam diagonally and then a steel plate going back towards the corner. Again, this will be above the floor or in the ceiling.
The two criteria are that it not only supports the brickwork, but also you don't want to see the supports in the room.
did I mentioned they managed to put a crack in next doors wall? (but have offered to re skim it)
do make sure you pay for all the undisputed work according to whatveer agreed or implied payment terms, as you are liable for that part of the payment in law.
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