I thought my kitchen would be completed by now - and am going away for a few days from Monday. Would you give him a key?
2007-03-15 22:55:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I used to do a lot of building work, and was often left a key while the owner was away, or at work. Obviously they trusted me, and I always treated their homes with respect, clearing away every night, and ensuring the property was secured.
I think it all depends on how well you know this fitter, and also whether or not you trust him. If in any doubt, don't let him have a key. Perhaps you could get a friend, or family member over to stay a few nights while you're away, to let him in and out?
2007-03-15 23:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by wonkyfella 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how well you know him. If he works for a reliable company and/or he is licensed/bonded/insured. I might consider it.
I recently had a painter paint the outside of my house. I knew his wife and after having met the husband, felt he was trustworthy and dependable.
I work during the day, and I just didn't see him working in the outdoors all day and having to drive to a store/service station to use the bathroom. So I left him some bottled water in the fridge and gave him a key so he could come in and out. He seemed especially grateful, and did a little "extra" as far as clean-up, putting my porch back in order, etc.
I think it depends on the persons involved and the circumstances.
2007-03-16 00:00:36 · answer #2 · answered by Joyce A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If it's just day to day and you're home in the evening then fine but not if you're away for a few days, he'll have to finish it when you come back.
2007-03-15 22:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by RRM 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doubt it. If they have taken longer than promised ask them to finish when you get back.
2007-03-15 22:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, get them to finish when you return
2007-03-15 22:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by Doodie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no no no you might come back to no kitchen
2007-03-15 23:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by kally_ stewart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!
Unless he was a friend of mine.
2007-03-15 22:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by PollyPocket 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋