root damage

moneyistooshorttomention

I'd have my doubts as to whether she is really seeing a solicitor, as very ordinary level solicitors cost around £200 per hour.

There are some people (as I have found recently) who are quite prepared to waste their money on getting one involved unnecessarily just because they hope the mere mention of the word "solicitor" will frighten people. Depends how confident and intelligent you are as to whether you think "solicitor - oh yeah...A.N. Other Job. They're just another person" or "Ohmygawd - solicitor:eek:

".

Personally, I'm in the "yeah...yeah...whatever...they're just another person/no-one special" category....but that tactic works with some people and she might be hoping you're one.

debsue

No Im not worried, she can go and see the solicitor. She asked for a repair and I arranged it. what more does she want?

steeeb

Say you are putting the requested repair on hold until you have heard from said solicitor and no further action will be taken until then due to them not being happy with your offer of repairing the wall.

Nobbie1967

Send her a cheque for £200 or £250 if you're feeling generous along with a letter stating that this is in full and final settlement based on the quote you have had for the repair. If she cashes the cheque than she had accepted your offer. It won't look good in court if they have rejected a reasonable offer. Evidence that the builder they have a quote from is a family friend and they plan to increase the height of the wall will be to your advantage.

To be honest, repairing 3 foot of breeze block wall is an afternoons work and is all you are liable for. If they want a new wall, they can pay for it. You sound reasonable and I'm sure any court would find the same.