I contracted with a builder to build a Conservatory. I obtained Planning Consent. The price was £10,700 with a 'patio door'. This door was not suitable and an much cheaper alternative was offerred and accepted. Payment was by stages. Time to completion was 5 weeks. He has had £9,600. the build is stalled and he wants to renegotiate. I had asked for some small changes and am quite willing to increase the price to Final Payment of £1,500. I am sure he will not accept and will quit. What can I do?
2006-07-15 11:16:06 · 5 answers · asked by fcgreenford 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
I've had lots of dealings with contractors in the past. One thing I've learned is to study the contract before signing. Also avoid change orders when the work has already began. If the contractor's quality of work was below par and he had violated the contract, take legal action plus let as many people know that he (contractor) did a lousy job.
2006-07-15 12:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by Don S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step 1: Get a solicitor
Step 2: small Claims Court
Step 3: if the above fail - Watchdog on BBC TV
2006-07-15 18:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by Tony T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is council registered go and get him struck off, see a solicitor first though before you act or indeed offer anything, and did he give you a quote or an estimate, if it's an estimate you may well have to pay him, on the other hand if it was a quote he is in stuck street,
2006-07-15 18:22:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had a contract with the builder, seek legal aid.
2006-07-16 04:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by MALCOLM K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try get other quotes and see what choices you have
2006-07-15 19:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by a khan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋