Suing a plumber in a small claims court

ImranQ

Jenni_D said:

OP has not done that - or at least that's not how I read it. They've engaged initial services per their home legal protection policy as part of their home insurance.  

Correct..

ImranQ

pinkshoes said:

No one is defending the plumber; merely requesting more details.

As you have now engaged the services of the no win no fee solicitor you will need to continue as otherwise you will find a fee is due. Check the small print you agreed to in the T&Cs. 

As the claim is only for a smallish amount of money, you may find their fees eat into this. Again, check the T&Cs you agreed to. 

The invoice is from the business so this is who you go after. I assume the business has assets? If not you may find he could wind the business up to avoid paying.

That’s fair enough. If I can get a CCJ and force him to shut his business down, then that will alone be a great result! 

I’ve also spoken to Checkatrade and Gas Safe and they say anyone with CCJs against their names will be removed from their Registers.