A decorator has scratched two new brass lightswitch plates when fitting wallpaper round them. Am I within my rights to deduct the cost of replacements from his bill?
2007-02-23 02:31:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
There's no need to remove switches before wallpapering, as long as you don't scratch them. I think you need to ask the decorator what he/she is going to do before paying the bill. The only way to fix them is for him/her to buy replacements.
2007-02-25 10:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the covers should have been removed before wallpapering, I would say yes, deduct the cost and tell him why.
2007-02-23 10:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by wildbill05733 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To paper properly you need to remove all wall fittings including light switches, if the decorator didn't do this you might want to check all of his work, not just the switches.
2007-02-23 10:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by Alan C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lets see... cause a problem over a 4 dollar light switch cover...hmm... gezz, I would hate to be employed by you!
Sue the company! Take them to court! Take there first born male child! lol!!
2007-02-23 10:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by Mike E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not shure, how ever the cover plates ought to be taken off, wall paper installed, then replace the covers to prevent damages.
The same prep work used before you paint walls
2007-02-23 10:36:11 · answer #5 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's petty, but if they scratched it you'd be within your rights to do so
Show proof of cost of replacement (i.e. receipt)
2007-02-23 10:34:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, he was very careless to do that. And for a very special new lampshade check out www.pure3design.biz
2007-02-26 12:18:50 · answer #7 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure would!!!!
That shows a very unprofesional job!
2007-02-23 10:35:03 · answer #8 · answered by me here, where are you? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow...deduct the $4 and be happy....
2007-02-23 10:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋