Builders, how long do you hire scaffolding for? My scaffolding is still up 9 days after the new roof was finished. 5 phone calls later, it is still up. It has been up for nearly 1 month now - 1 week prior to work commencing and 9 days after. I must have paid my roofer for this. Can I get a refund? How can I get them to take it down? Any help gladly received.
2006-08-03 22:11:30 · 23 answers · asked by fatface 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I can help you here. I work in the construction industry and I know how this works.
Chances are your builder has sub-contrcted the scaffolding to a specialist scaffolding company. Look on the scaffold, if it has a signboard, note the number, if not, ring the builder and get their number direct. The builder has probably off-hired the scaffold but the scaffolding co are too busy to take it down.
Next, ring the scaffolders direct and give them say 2 days to remove it or you know of another company who will take it down and dispose of it as it is now tresspassing on your property.
Be fim and don't back down, I guarantee it will be gone.
In the building industry it's generally the people who shout loudest that get the best service.
Let me know how you get on.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-04 07:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
You could try contacting your local Trading Standards Office which can usually be found in the phone book under your local council heading. If the scaffolding contractor has an advertising name-board mounted on the scaffolding, make up some sort of derogatory banner and hang it underneath their sign.
Do you have a freebie local paper that might be desperate for something to fill a few column inches? Most companies move fast to put an end to adverse publicity. Best of luck!
2006-08-04 06:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by Brian G of L/B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the government section of your local phone book is a listing for OSHA. Contact an inspector there and inform them you believe your builder has put up unsafe scaffolding. Then contact your builder and let them know that an OSHA inspector is coming out to ensure it is erected properly ( 7 out of 10 scaffoldings are not put up correctlly) Your builder will be there very soon to avoid possible fine payments. They know the rules they usually just skirt them ..
2006-08-04 07:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by Ted W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it steel scaffolding or aluminium?,if its steel its probably theirs,so all you can do is keep phoning them or publish them on the web as a really crap company!if its aluminiun try checking on the scaffold for any company logos ie hss hire or speedy hire then if there are any phone the company in question and ask them to remove it,they will want it so to avoid an row with the person that hired it cos he wont want to pay for it if it wasnt used for 9 days.
2006-08-04 05:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by max w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,i had same problem mine was left for 8 weeks i was terrified
has we had gale force winds.He kept saying he would come & take it down,eventually he turned up.I was not charged for it,they will
turn up when they need to use it.Hope you do not wait as long has me.Your wasting your time phoning.Goodluck ps/ The scaffolding will belong to the builders so there should be no charge.
2006-08-04 05:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send this:
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To whom it may concern,
I hereby inform you of the intent to sell or disperse goods left on my property. Namely a scaffold left by (insert companies name) after seven(7) days.
Should you fail to contact me within seven (7) days I retain the legal right to do so.
Signed
John Doe
623 55 3874 4478
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This does depend on the legalities of your local council. Call them and find out the statute of limitations in regards to this matter. It is usually 30 days. But it appears they have had the scaffold on your property for that long anyway.
As for a refund, no. You agreed to the price prior to the work. Did they do the job to you satisfaction.
Also remind them that they MAY still legally be responsible for any injuries sustained from the scaffold being there.
If you intend to send what I suggested you MUST send it by registered post.
2006-08-04 05:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone them up and tell them another scaffolding company came round to collect it, and you thought this was a bit suspect, and the fictitious company will be back in two days to dismantle it.
Scaffolding is expensive, hopefully the will sh*t themselves and come straight round.
2006-08-04 05:19:15 · answer #7 · answered by sling it bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might own the scaffolding, so it might not cost him anything.
call him and say you think some is missing, I bet he would be out and get it. or tell him you will take it down and set it by the street,
2006-08-04 09:51:41 · answer #8 · answered by mike67333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mail them a registered letter explaining that you will be selling their scaffold on E-Bay.
2006-08-04 08:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take some of the erected scaffolding off & call work cover to cheack it out or pull it down your self & hire it out
2006-08-04 05:16:13 · answer #10 · answered by doodlz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋