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Dodgy builders?
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The jump from £5k - £10k doesn't seem right - (even the £5k seems high).
But why, oh why, would anyone pay £50k all in one go - apparently before the work started!?
Moreover, what did the other 'builders' quote ? Surely they didn't just ask one!
My parents think its normal for work for to cost more in the end but I certainly think double the cost is right.
In the post above I explain why they paid £50k.
My parents asked 3 and the builder was cheaper but when the damage was caused they did not ask others for a quote for the plastering.0 -
If they paid (even just £100 of the £50k) by credit card then a Section 75 claim could be looked at?
I figured they wouldn't pay cash only for such a large amount. My dad says builders did not really accept card back then and cash or cheque is common. I have no idea if cheque has any protection, I guess not so that might explain it?0 -
Cheque, no. In fact cancelling a cheque for things like substandard work could see you losing in court.0
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