Getting Scaffolding Removed From Property

newbieni

Hi,

I posted elsewhere that I employed a roofer to re-roof my house. They were paid for 50% of the job to cover materials etc, the final 50% was to be paid upon a survey. The work failed a survey, failed a subsequent roofing inspection and failed building control. The recommendation was to withhold all future payments and employ a new roofer. 

The roofer who was contacting me multiple times per day for the final payment has disappeared since Wednesday when I advised of the survey results. They've left behind scaffolding, a skip, tools and a huge mess. I contacted the scaffolding company who are refusing to remove the scaffolding until they're paid by the roofer and they've said that could mean it remains on my property indefinitely. I am not living on the property at present but today I spotted two individuals working on the scaffolding, when I approached them they initially said they worked for the company before offering me £300 to buy it. I obviously declined but they said they would be back. What do I do?

lincroft1710

newbieni said:

I am not living on the property at present but today I spotted two individuals working on the scaffolding, when I approached them they initially said they worked for the company before offering me £300 to buy it. I obviously declined but they said they would be back. What do I do?

If you are implying that these individuals were attempting to steal the scaffolding, then tell the scaffolding company.

Grumpy_chap

lincroft1710 said:

If you are implying that these individuals were attempting to steal the scaffolding, then tell the scaffolding company.

This^^^

Also tell the scaffolding company that the scaffold remains wholly at their risk.  Risk includes theft, damage, or the scaffold being affected by wind / weather, or the scaffold conditions deteriorating and falling causing damage or injury.

newbieni

lincroft1710 said:

newbieni said:

I am not living on the property at present but today I spotted two individuals working on the scaffolding, when I approached them they initially said they worked for the company before offering me £300 to buy it. I obviously declined but they said they would be back. What do I do?

If you are implying that these individuals were attempting to steal the scaffolding, then tell the scaffolding company.

Yes, it seemed like I arrived unexpectedly.