Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:32 pm
does anyone know where I would stand if as some people know I had someone start to lay slabs and half way through it came to light that the job he was doing was not good at all, I have checked the slabs and all are loose and have 4 corners joints and massive gaps under the slabs, closer inspection the work is very poor as well, I have spoken to him and discussed the problem and has said he would correct things. I suggested he lays a full bed and uses the correct procedure to make sure the slabs are stuck and the joints are of some uniform, he has said he does not do a full bed and would cost more money, I said if he had done it correctly first it would not have had to cost more, where do I stand as I have not received a written quote or anything, he has done other work in the garden like fencing and turfing which has been satisfactory. the patio is 50SQM and needs 3 steps putting in around it, I have told him I do not want him to carry on as he seems to not be able to do the job. I have been quoted £3000 to sort the mess out and this is roughly a little more he was going to charge me, can I just refuse to pay anymore money and walk away??