Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay to replace the sink I damaged?

bikaga

I honestly don't get how this is even classed as a dilemma. Of course you offer to replace what you've broken.

ElaB

Yes you should offer to pay, then it's up to your friend if they accept.

PenJol

Please do pay.  It must be so disappointing for your friend to have the new item damaged.  I have been in that situation myself, where friends offered help and I didn't decline for fear of offending, they than caused damage and left me to pick up the bill.  I would rather have paid for a professional job and had the brand new item I'd saved up for and been looking forward to than every day having to see the damage or pay for a replacement.  A thought though, would insurance pay?

Booshybubby

What a ridiculous question! Of course you should pay for it!!

Barny1979

MalMonroe said:

I also have to say that I'd not be happy about 'amateur plumbing' since there are rules and regs about that kind of thing.  

Really? Any links to this??!

Ford34

No matter what your best intentions were, whether its DIY gardening, car repairs etc etc, if you want to do work for anyone, make sure you have insurance, and you are competant to carry out the work. If you accidentally brake something or damage fixtures etc, you either claim for it or PAY up. So for my penneth PAY up. Your actions caused the Damage.

Barbie_doll

I totally concur with most commenters. Peter_Griffin, u nailed i perfectly ! ✅😂

jh1_2

As with pretty much all of these dilemmas, you should offer to pay and they should refuse. After all, even after spending £70 on a new sink they are still way better off than they would have been had they hired a professional plumber.

Gresp

"I don't think it's right that I should be out of pocket for trying to help."

And do you think it's right that your friend should be out of pocket through no fault of their own?

HRDhokia

It is the old legal principle of 'duty of care' that in circumstances like these has put a wedge between many a good frienships and relationships. While it works in many instances, I think it ought not to apply in friendships. Unfortunately in the eyes of the law, the moment you offer to help somebody do something, anything, you are professing an expertise in the job, skill or knowledge of the subject. And that ensnares you in the duty of care legislation.