gas boiler fitter put foot through bedroom ceiling

electric_comperella

Advice needed they've said they'll fix it but to what standard should I expect?

Worried it'll be an obvious patch or the paint will be different etc....

Anyone had this happen?

phil24_7

A patch repair will be fine as long as it is feathered out and/or sanded down to match the existing. If the paint finish is obvious then they will need to paint the whole ceiling.

Regards
Phil

electric_comperella

He wants to try fixing it himself? Should I let him try or insist on a plasterer? Also where do I stand regards it all now needing painting?

Plumber90

His job is to put it back to how it was. If he wants to try him self I would let him but inform him first that if you are not happy with the finish he will need to get a professional in.

phil24_7

As Plumber90 said.

electric_comperella

He pretty much said that himself. Will let him try but surely finish wont be obvious until plaster dries in a few days time?

Also the entire ceiling will need repainting?

phil24_7

If, once he has finished painting it (however he deems acceptable) you are not happy. That is when he will have to get a professional in. I would withhold some of his money to cover this.

Regards
Phil

TheCyclingProgrammer

If ceiling was painted with a contract matt white, in my experience this should touch up without being noticeable. It's paints with sheens or odd textures that can be noticeable when touched up.

When I moved a light fitting in the dining room, I cut back the hole, patched with a square of plasterboard glued to the old laths with gripfill and then finished with easifill. Once sanded and a couple of coats of dulux Supermatt it's virtually invisible.

freezspirit

Have you taken photos as proof. A lot of trade have insurance but this is rather minor so not really the route to go. If you have time get someone to come round to give a quote. You could let him repair if not happy like others have said hold back money so you can get someone in to finish the job to an acceptable level.

electric_comperella

electric_comperella

That's a photo of the patched up area.

Album of damages shown here

http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/ukreason/library/Mobile%20Uploads?src=pb