Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Plumbing variation 3Nov 09, 2023 6:02 pm ponzutwo should have gotten a written quote. Well that’s what I thought but because since I have gone as a owner builder and the fact he has only done roof plumbing it falls under the single trade act and basically don’t have a leg to stand on. If it goes to court it can go either way. My lawyer said to give an offer and see if he accepts it. Re: Plumbing variation 4Nov 09, 2023 6:51 pm just tell him you want to pay him but need an itemised account, if not provided pay him what was quoted plus what done extra. You deserve to understand why it varied so much and if you’ve taken steps to pay the ball is in his court. ultimately you have the money so he needs to play ball. Re: Plumbing variation 5Nov 09, 2023 7:00 pm Pulse just tell him you want to pay him but need an itemised account, if not provided pay him what was quoted plus what done extra. You deserve to understand why it varied so much and if you’ve taken steps to pay the ball is in his court. ultimately you have the money so he needs to play ball. He has already got his lawyer onto it and sent me a demand letter Re: Plumbing variation 6Nov 11, 2023 7:11 am Not sure how much the job was worth but you need to provide contracts if doing works over certain values by law. in NSW any works above $5000 requires a written cotract. Maybe this is an avenue if they have not followed the state regulations to negotiate. Re: Plumbing variation 7Nov 13, 2023 7:35 am Pulse just tell him you want to pay him but need an itemised account, if not provided pay him what was quoted plus what done extra. You deserve to understand why it varied so much and if you’ve taken steps to pay the ball is in his court. ultimately you have the money so he needs to play ball. Thats fine, but he still needs to provide an account of the wroks. otherwise you could judt demand whatever for whatever. Im ptetty sure his lawyer will not progress if he learns from you that youre still waiting for the actual invoice covering the itemisedworks and costs I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 16338 Looking for advice on whether this variation in tile colour is acceptable. The large tile on the left was used in my main bathroom renovation 1 year ago. My ensuite… 0 8938 yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference. 4 5956 |