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Neighbours builders dropping cement on my new patio

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  • I definitely don’t want the builders on my land the total work is shocking!!  My patio has only just been laid and they are hanging over my land to brick up no scaffolding or ladders.  Not a reputable company just someone my neighbour knows.  He is unapproachable and does not respond to our messages 
  • TELLIT01
    TELLIT01 Posts: 18,356 Forumite
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    You could always try cleaning it off with a hose on high pressure, and not notice the brickies working above. :D
  • Aylesbury_Duck
    Aylesbury_Duck Posts: 16,100 Forumite
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    Sounds like a disproportionate amount of administrative or legal work ahead for something so relatively trivial.  Whilst they've been negligent and you shouldn't bear costs for their carelessness, you should weigh up whether this is a battle worth fighting.  Once you have a quote, consider your next step.  You could spend weeks chasing money you'll never see.
  • born_again
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    I definitely don’t want the builders on my land the total work is shocking!!  My patio has only just been laid and they are hanging over my land to brick up no scaffolding or ladders.  Not a reputable company just someone my neighbour knows.  He is unapproachable and does not respond to our messages 
    I would be very careful & not end up with a dispute that would have to be declared if selling house later.

    Are you not able to pop round and talk to them when they are in?
    Life in the slow lane
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    edited 7 July 2022 at 9:15AM
    I definitely don’t want the builders on my land the total work is shocking!!  My patio has only just been laid and they are hanging over my land to brick up no scaffolding or ladders.  Not a reputable company just someone my neighbour knows.  He is unapproachable and does not respond to our messages 

    So unlikely to have insurance hence the refusal to give you details. Unfortunately the problem appears to be yours to resolve.

    Is it mortar rather than cement thats being dropped while bricklaying? If the work is ongoing have you done anything to cover your patio?

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