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Post by andy on Jan 19, 2009 9:54:21 GMT
Any news on this fella ?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2009 19:48:36 GMT
Thanks for asking mate.
In a word, no. There has been no bloody progress on this for about 2 months now and I'm just about reaching the end of my tether over it.
As you will have seen from my previous posts, the builder's solicitor has advised that they think he is due another £10000 on top of the £8000 of mine he's already had (despite the fact that he did precisely nothing of the building work).
At the beginning of December I wrote and asked for a full written breakdown of the figure, detailing how much he claims was spent etc etc and to date, we have not had a response. I spoke to his solicitor on 8 January and was assured that they would be responding "shortly". I've been corresponding by email with them and I've checked tonight. Still no response.
It's time to get nasty as far as I'm concerned. They obviously don't want to deal with it, or they don't think he has much of a case. As far as I'm concerned, I've been sufficiently patient and polite in my dealings with them. Well, now it's time for them to put up or shut up. If they can't/won't provide the breakdown I have requested, I'll simply have to go to court and see what a judge has to say.
I'll keep you informed.
FA
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Post by nightowl on Jan 20, 2009 10:15:55 GMT
Blimey FA. They say he who hesitates is lost, but when you think where your moment of rashness has led you to..........  You are in a dreadful situation  . I wish you all the luck in the world. I think you're gonna need it  |
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Post by Barbara on Jan 20, 2009 12:12:23 GMT
OH god FA, I purposely didn't bring this thread up for fear of upsetting you, and I was dying to know what was happening, but I knew it wouldn't be good or you would have said,
Do you think they are trying to get you to drop it all, by saying it will cost more than you have already laid out. and like NO, I also wish you good luck with it, I don't know what else to say .
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2009 18:40:54 GMT
To be honest, I'm not in the least bit surprised at the way this has turned out. It's typical of my life, unfortunately. I'm always in the sh*t one way or another, only the depth varies.
I emailed his solicitor last night and haven't had a response today. If I don't hear from them in 7 days, I'll have to begin court action.
FA x
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jan 20, 2009 19:37:55 GMT
I'm so sorry for you - its really shit how some builders treat customers. I wouldn't bother emailing his solicitor and although I know its expensive - get on to yours and make them earn some money. If he has done no work at all - there is no way he would of had to lay out that amount of money - the thieving T**t. From my experience builders have accounts at the builders merchants and stuff thats been ordered and not required is returned and just gets knocked off the bill. Karl and Danny are always over estimating materials required and there is never a problem with returns. He is a git and I hope you take him for every penny he has and then some  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2009 19:40:58 GMT
Thanks KL. I'd settle for getting a large chunk of my own money back, although it would give me immense pleasure to take him for some more too.
FA x
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jan 20, 2009 19:48:59 GMT
Its just not fair is it. I spoke to Karl about it when it all first blew up and he said if it had been their firm they would have given the money back maybe minus £500.00 for the inconvience, but all this talk of 10 grand for loss of earning is b@llocks (if you will pardon my expression) If he couldn't find a job to fill in the gap he must be some sort of shit builder. Karl and Dan are really struggling for work, but since this recession hit they have only had a matter of days with no work at all - admittedly they not earning the money they used to, but my point is they are good builders and trust worthy so people use them. Im so sorry you got involved with a shyster FA. You deserve better. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2009 18:50:31 GMT
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jan 27, 2009 18:56:58 GMT
That good eh!  Remember they will be trying to put the frighteners on you, and dissuade you from taking it further. GITS ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2009 19:05:55 GMT
They have changed what they said in previous correspondence and in my opinion, have misled me.
My solicitor will be getting a call in the morning.
FA x
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jan 27, 2009 19:18:21 GMT
Good on ya - dont let the twats get you down - surely you have right on your side |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2009 19:39:18 GMT
Morally, yes, legally, I don't know. That's what solicitors are for.
I don't hold out any hope of getting any money back but I'm damned if I'm going to let him have £8000 of my money without costing him a fair amount in solicitors fees first.
FA x
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Post by Barbara on Jan 27, 2009 19:41:24 GMT
The only thing that worries me FA, I always feel like solicitors are in cahoots, they are all bent bas***s,thats just my opinion though. |
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Post by Tig on Jan 27, 2009 19:52:46 GMT
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jan 29, 2009 18:35:41 GMT
Oooooo good idea - there is also a programme on 4 or 5 about dodgy builders. Never do programmes about good builders tho do they and before you all start some of them are good blokes  |
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Post by andy on Mar 25, 2009 19:16:17 GMT
How's this progressing big boy ?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 20:01:47 GMT
Hello mate
Thanks for asking. In all honesty, it's not progressing very quickly but I have tried to move it on since the last time I posted.
I discussed their last letter with my solicitor. In the first letter, the solicitor claimed that the idiot builder had incurred expendture on bricks, steelwork, skips etc and had engaged subcontractors to do the job, which was, essentially, a load of old cobblers.
I asked for them to breakdown the amounts he'd spent on each item and provide evidence of the expenditure incurred.
Then then eventually wrote again 7 weeks after my original request for the breakdown and the evidence to say that his claim against me was for damages due to "loss of profit on the job".
In other words, "we told you he'd spent a load of money to try and scare you off but as that didn't work, we'll try something else".
I've now responded to that letter with one of my own, making them aware of a number of things that I'm sure he wouldn't have told them.
There are too many to go into on here and I don't want to reveal my legal position too closely because you never know who's watching. Suffice it to say, my letter chucked a bit of a spanner in his works and gave them something to chew on ;D
I'm now waiting for a response but as it's only been 3 weeks, I don't expect anything for a little while yet.
I'll keep you posted.
FA
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Post by andy on Mar 27, 2009 15:40:30 GMT
Well keep us posted mate....you have a lot more patience than me, he'd be wearing his kneecaps as a jockstrap by now if i was dealing with him !!!!
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Post by andy on Jul 22, 2009 11:05:30 GMT
Any developments Andy ?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2009 18:59:52 GMT
It's all ending in tears. Mine.  FA |
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Post by nightowl on Jul 28, 2009 8:16:05 GMT
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. I wish you all the luck in the world. I think you're gonna need it
Remember they will be trying to put the frighteners on you, and dissuade you from taking it further. GITS ;D
