Advice sought! Fencing

DTT232

If anyone can offer some advice I'd love some help.

I've been craving privacy as my neighbours are frequently coming in to my area of garden.  I own the downstairs flat and they rent the upstairs one.

I have some good quality fence panels and found a gate on Facebook marketplace.  The fence guy said he could install the gate and the fence too and came around to give me a quote.

I had one quote for £200 but the guy lacked experience and got too busy. So this fence man came around and quoted £450 which I said was too much so he said he’d do it for £380. He asked me to pay £50 for the gate to secure it.  I still thought £380 was a bit steep but for privacy and security I agreed.  

I was happy with the work he did and when I gave him the cash he said it wasn't right and is £580.  He took the £380 and said I need to pay him another £200.

He provided me with nothing in writing but I know what he said. He obviously knows where I live and I do not want him turning up, he has already said he is going to come and get the extra £200 from me but I said that is not what we agreed.

He said there was no way he'd charge £380 and he’s trying to guilt trip me and now he’s stressed me out and scared me and I worry that he’s going to come back and damage or take something in which case I can call the police. I am happy with the work and what I have paid for it but it is absolutely not fair to bully me.  I am a single parent on a low wage.

THE CAB have advised that I sent him a letter but they sent me a letter to top and tail which seems irrelevant as it is about cancelling a contract.  I don't want him to come around and intimidate me.

Thank you to anyone who might have some legal background and who can advise.

marcia_

 Is he harassing you? Phone calls, txts or visiting your home? 

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

DTT232 said:

I had one quote for £200 but the guy lacked experience and got too busy. So this fence man came around and quoted £450 which I said was too much so he said he’d do it for £380. He asked me to pay £50 for the gate to secure it.  I still thought £380 was a bit steep but for privacy and security I agreed.  

He provided me with nothing in writing 

If you agreed there and then he's lucky to get anything as it would be off-premises and you could cancel and not pay anything.... 

Either don't pay OP and see what he does (he'll have to go to court ultimately), pay the £200, offer him half to do one? Depends how much you are worried about it really.