Oceanjules

She didn’t even say that when I forwarded the photo evidences. She just said that all the foundations/bases need inspection prior to pouring of the concrete. The groundworker will call her tomorrow and tell her the plan.

That’s the plan. I have told him to contact the bco tomorrow and mention what the plan is to expose the hole measurements. The groundworkers think I’m making this up as I said I’m getting another groundworkers to get the holes redug. They said, i know my concrete.

Yes. They know it because they’re the ones that done the foundation at the front. The dug the foundation, called the inspector and poured the concrete. Now, for the underpinning and concrete pads they didn’t bother to do it as they were in a rush to get it done and get paid.

Ok, im so stressed right now because of the underpinning and concrete pads in this current project we’re working on. Basically, I have hired a Groundworker company to undertake the underpinning and 2 concrete pads. I gave them the drawing and everything , agreed the measurements of the holes and eventually they dug them out, put mesh and poured the concrete. Now, this is where the problem begins. They poured the concrete without getting inspected by the BCO. The Groundworker forwarded me the images with tape measures (just for underpinning but none for concrete pads). I then forwarded the photos to the inspector and she then got back to me saying she needed to inspect the holes prior to pouring of the concrete. 😱😱😱😱 I then informed the ground worker about the reply and he’s not having it. He wants the payment. I told him I won’t be paying you for the job that needs redoing. He said you should understand that I paid materials and people. I made it clear to him that I won’t be paying him and worse case scenario is get a refund for my deposit. can someone please tell me what my stand on this? thanks

Thats the plan. Just leave the concrete lintel inside and use it for inner leaf. Will put the catnic and just put the blocks for the outer leaf. will see how this bricky will tackle this tomorrow.

No, not that company. the windows will be made smaller. Will need bricking up on the left side looking at the property. Did the building inspector say anything about it?

My bricklayer doesn’t want to remove the concrete lintel because first, it’s way too big for him to break it. Second, he’s saying if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. 🤦‍♂️ Basically doesn’t want to do the hard job. Right, as for depth, it’s got the right depth for the inner leaf. These windows had smaller lintels at the front which were removed and behind it is this bigger concrete lintel.

Thanks Joe. I have attached part of the drawings where those catnics will go.

Hi everyone, I need your advice please. These windows from the picture need resizing and need catnic for lintels- as per engineer’s drawing. Now, what is the easiest way to remove these heavy lintels? Can’t we just slide the catnic where it should be and just brick up the front and leave the concrete lintel sitting on the back of catnic? Sorry, if I’m not making sense. why are these lintels not suitable for new windows? Surely these ones are stronger than catnic? thank you

Thank you. We quoted the customer the amount of £1600 but she said it’s too expensive.

The 13 sqm is just the concrete part from the picture. The steps are also not included from the measurement. The other side of the front of the property will have to stay as it is because of the trees and plants.

The slabs will be removed but the tree will have to stay unfortunately. The neighbour done theirs (please see attached)which we didnt think of asking for a ball park to do this side.

It will be similar from the attached photo

This is the area where she wants the tiles done

Hi, I would like to get an idea how much the Labour cost of laying a Victorian tile on the path. First picture is the pattern that the customer wants. I can’t seem to attach the area where the tiles will be laid so I will post it separately. The total area is just under 13sqm and the steps will be tiled. can someone please give me a rough idea for the Labour cost only? thank you

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Thanks Joe! I’ll be completely at peace once the skylight is installed.

Thank you so much. Well, they didnt even apologise whatsoever but as long as they replace it without charging me then I’m ok with it.

Absolutely!

Good news everyone! We just called their office just to follow up because they didn’t reply from my email. The glass is on order and they will get back in contact to arrange for fitting. (will update you once they have done it) The heavy weight on my shoulders have been lifted!!! Thinking of the court proceedings had given me so much anxiety. All your inputs and advises have helped me so much, so thank you ever so much. This has been a big lesson for me and hopefully this will be a lesson to someone else. Again, thank you!!!

Hi, After the email, a surveyor who originally measured the skylight came and done the measurements. The carpenter said he didn’t say anything whilst he was there. I sent them a follow up email last Friday asking what’s happening and I’m now waiting for their reply. will keep you posted.

Hi, how much should I pay for someone to lay 32sqm of Welsh slates? Jobs include removing the existing roof tiles, refelt and rebatten plus 2 new valleys installation? thank you

Thank you. Just sent them an email: Sending emails back and forward are obviously not getting us anywhere. I want to sort this out in person and if you, your surveyor and the carpenter can meet on site preferably this week, please come. I have given you evidences to back up what we’re saying and obviously you’re not having it. I have been waiting for you to resolve this issue amicably but pride seems to be in the way. If I don’t hear from you by Monday on how you will rectify this issue, I will have to take this matter to court. I don’t want to waste judge’s time as much as possible but if that’s the only way to get this sorted then I have no choice. Thank you all so much for giving me courage. I feel like I’m not the only one in this battle.

Thank you ever so much 🙏🙏🙏

The window company is ignoring all my evidences and basically covering this surveyor who accused us of making the window smaller. I am waiting for them to reply til tomorrow. Can someone advise how to proceed legally speaking? I know someone had advised to go for small claim but do I also have to complain to trading standards? Never experienced this before and I don’t know how to tell them I’m taking legal actions. thank you.