Work not done but paid

chan42

Hi

I have recently had some work done and i paid the builder prior to completion as he asked for it and i figured majority of the work was done except for some plastering which was being done the next day. He has since never turned up, blocked my number, blocked me on facebook and i have no other way of getting in touch. I have been to trading standards/citizens advice bureu and they cannt get in touch with him on his mobile. I also tried 192.com to get an address however it was not him and he moved about 2 years ago.

Is there anything else i can do? Contact police as it is effectively theft in my book? I have his bank details so would bank give me any details/advice?

Any help appreciated.

brightontraveller

chan42 wrote: »

Hi

I have recently had some work done and i paid the builder prior to completion as he asked for it and i figured majority of the work was done except for some plastering which was being done the next day. He has since never turned up, blocked my number, blocked me on facebook and i have no other way of getting in touch. I have been to trading standards/citizens advice bureu and they cannt get in touch with him on his mobile. I also tried 192.com to get an address however it was not him and he moved about 2 years ago.

Is there anything else i can do? Contact police as it is effectively theft in my book? I have his bank details so would bank give me any details/advice?

Any help appreciated.

How did you pay them if its cash basically other than through the courts your stuffed police will likely do nothing more a civil matter in there eyes... His bank would spout data protection etc

Yours on the other hand If paid by card etc you could dispute the transaction outright.. He would then need to contact verify things with his bank you might be lucky and he has canned them too it can give you an idea if he has done a complete skip

If paid by card etc as he doesn’t contest it you’d likely get your money back through them but probably only if you contest payment outright rather than mention you've paid him and he has not done it

chan42

brightontraveller wrote: »

How did you pay them if its cash basically other than through the courts your stuffed police will likely do nothing more a civil matter in there eyes... If by card etc you can despute the transaction he would then need to contact verify things with his bank it would give you an idea if he has canned them also and done a complete skip if paid by card etc as he doesn’t conrtest it you’d likely get your money back through them but probally only if you contest payment outright rather than mention you've paid him and he has not done it

Thanks for reply, it was paid via bank transfer. So got his account number/sort code. Have not been to bank yet see what they say but wasnt sure how much info if any they would be able to give. Necer thought about contesting payment, is there a certain timescale for that?

DTDfanBoy

chan42 wrote: »

Thanks for reply, it was paid via bank transfer. So got his account number/sort code. Have not been to bank yet see what they say but wasnt sure how much info if any they would be able to give. Necer thought about contesting payment, is there a certain timescale for that?

A letter before action then small claims is your best bet

Whatever you do don't track down his address and DOB, then reply to scam emails using those details and his bank account information :A

McKneff

Unless you can find his address and take him to the small claims court you are well and truly stuffed.


Police wont do anyting, its a civil matter.


The bank wont do anything either, they cannot reverse a payment.
Contesting a payment is futile on a bank transfer.

Voyager2002

To find his address, use Google with any information that you have. And remember that he will be on the electoral roll, which you can consult in the public library.

brightontraveller

chan42 wrote: »

Thanks for reply, it was paid via bank transfer. So got his account number/sort code. Have not been to bank yet see what they say but wasnt sure how much info if any they would be able to give. Necer thought about contesting payment, is there a certain timescale for that?

Transfer pretty much stuffed you could try he bullied intimidated threatened you to make payment but very thin ice and could drop get you in more trouble than him also he transferred the money using your log in details computer etc again could be trouble for you… Try contacting them from payphone / getting a PAYG sim card leaving it week or two get someone else preferable female and old to call them use a nice address that you can see from the street needs work as the quote house Remember the other address doesn’t need to be someone you know house etc Just be waiting for them outside at time you can use empty properties that are on estate agents books ?,,, give them a good pasting job done :rotfl:

If you know builders merchants he uses try visiting them sometimes there more forward in giving details out if he has stuffed them also lots of payg and send him on wild goose chases to give out non existent quotes, Report his car stolen and if you know his number plate there are ways to trace details,,, Dump rubbish and report his vehicle as doing it the list of fun is endless...

maninthestreet

So how did you manage find out about this builder in the first place?