Plasterer being aggressive to us

Alex6674

Alex6674

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Hello. We have had a plasterer in for some work and it's all gone nasty. He quoted us a day rate if 160 and said the work would take 6 days. He said he only works full days and only asks for the money at the end. Well, he's asked for the money (my gf actually paid when i wasn't there), only worked 3 half days, 1 full day and 2 in between. He was supposed to have finished Monday. I called him Tuesday night to ask him when he was coming back - he had told my gf three weeks, we had other work for him so in his mind he was going to finish it all then I guess - to finish snagging and the bathroom ceiling so we could decorate what he had done. No issues with the quality of the work it's very good. But before I could actually get into the conversation he told me to f**k off and put the phone down. Next night my gf called him and the same - he told her to f**k off because she's a stupid cow, and out the phone down. Today he's threatened is with small claims court saying we owe him 90 quid. Well we argued he hasn't finished the work and it's a bit cheeky given that he only did about 30 hours work , given that he said he does full days and he charged us day rates (which he now disputes). We f**k**g T***s now and it's getting unpleasant. Just after some advice - are we in the right or wrong here for not paying what he claims we owe him? Also, he was a really nice bloke when he was here, courteous and friendly, so we don't know if actually we have wronged him or are right given the way he spoke is before we could even speak to him and he hasn't done full days like said. Somehow, we feel guilty about it?
 
Alex6674 said:
Hello. We have had a plasterer in for some work and it's all gone nasty. He quoted us a day rate if 160 and said the work would take 6 days. He said he only works full days and only asks for the money at the end. Well, he's asked for the money (my gf actually paid when i wasn't there), only worked 3 half days, 1 full day and 2 in between. He was supposed to have finished Monday. I called him Tuesday night to ask him when he was coming back - he had told my gf three weeks, we had other work for him so in his mind he was going to finish it all then I guess - to finish snagging and the bathroom ceiling so we could decorate what he had done. No issues with the quality of the work it's very good. But before I could actually get into the conversation he told me to f**k off and put the phone down. Next night my gf called him and the same - he told her to f**k off because she's a stupid cow, and out the phone down. Today he's threatened is with small claims court saying we owe him 90 quid. Well we argued he hasn't finished the work and it's a bit cheeky given that he only did about 30 hours work , given that he said he does full days and he charged us day rates (which he now disputes). We f**k**g T***s now and it's getting unpleasant. Just after some advice - are we in the right or wrong here for not paying what he claims we owe him? Also, he was a really nice bloke when he was here, courteous and friendly, so we don't know if actually we have wronged him or are right given the way he spoke is before we could even speak to him and he hasn't done full days like said. Somehow, we feel guilty about it?
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Just f**k him off , ignore him , get someone else to finish it , no chance of small claims court , I’d never let him near my house with an attitude like that
 
Alex6674 said:
Hello. We have had a plasterer in for some work and it's all gone nasty. He quoted us a day rate if 160 and said the work would take 6 days. He said he only works full days and only asks for the money at the end. Well, he's asked for the money (my gf actually paid when i wasn't there), only worked 3 half days, 1 full day and 2 in between. He was supposed to have finished Monday. I called him Tuesday night to ask him when he was coming back - he had told my gf three weeks, we had other work for him so in his mind he was going to finish it all then I guess - to finish snagging and the bathroom ceiling so we could decorate what he had done. No issues with the quality of the work it's very good. But before I could actually get into the conversation he told me to f**k off and put the phone down. Next night my gf called him and the same - he told her to f**k off because she's a stupid cow, and out the phone down. Today he's threatened is with small claims court saying we owe him 90 quid. Well we argued he hasn't finished the work and it's a bit cheeky given that he only did about 30 hours work , given that he said he does full days and he charged us day rates (which he now disputes). We f**k**g T***s now and it's getting unpleasant. Just after some advice - are we in the right or wrong here for not paying what he claims we owe him? Also, he was a really nice bloke when he was here, courteous and friendly, so we don't know if actually we have wronged him or are right given the way he spoke is before we could even speak to him and he hasn't done full days like said. Somehow, we feel guilty about it?
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Has he offered to meet you at bus stop?
If so I may know who it is.
 
Tbf it could be a case of plasterer absolutely sick to death of it all , people constantly try to rob us of our earnings,it’s one of very few jobs where people think it’s ok to not pay or pay what they think , makes the blood boil then he basically freaked out, that’s all
 
Vincey said:
Tbf it could be a case of plasterer absolutely sick to death of it all , people constantly try to rob us of our earnings,it’s one of very few jobs where people think it’s ok to not pay or pay what they think , makes the blood boil then he basically freaked out, that’s all
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He could also be a c**t This trade is full of them.....................Just thinking out loud .
 
It's quite simple mate 160 a day is not a bad price he might have done 2 gauges for 12.30 and gone home he should not have spoke to you or your missus like that so just knock f**k out of him barring this get someone else and take it on the chin
 
Shut ya face coming on here!!!!!!!
Sorry alex, it's a plasterers thing!
:inocente:
 
Regardless, the relationship is over , doesn’t matter a jot why , either pay him the £90 and be rid of him , lesson learnt or don’t and see how far he’s willing to go , sitting down with a solicitor is more extensive than £90 , probably no contract , paying cash etc
 
all down to individual all I know is someone talked to a woman like that I would be banging them out don’t matter with blokes we can av it out but women a no no!
 
smoother09 said:
all down to individual all I know is someone talked to a woman like that I would be banging them out don’t matter with blokes we can av it out but women a no no!
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My painter was aggressive with me , when I told him he was s**t and should do something other than painting, he then said he was good at killing people , I said I don’t need anyone killed just some painting done ,
In the old days , his smile would of been altered but these days I can’t be bothered.
 
johniosaif said:
My painter was aggressive with me , when I told him he was s**t and should do something other than painting, he then said he was good at killing people , I said I don’t need anyone killed just some painting done ,
In the old days , his smile would of been altered but these days I can’t be bothered.
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That's because your older and weaker.
 
Alex6674 said:
Hello. We have had a plasterer in for some work and it's all gone nasty. He quoted us a day rate if 160 and said the work would take 6 days. He said he only works full days and only asks for the money at the end. Well, he's asked for the money (my gf actually paid when i wasn't there), only worked 3 half days, 1 full day and 2 in between. He was supposed to have finished Monday. I called him Tuesday night to ask him when he was coming back - he had told my gf three weeks, we had other work for him so in his mind he was going to finish it all then I guess - to finish snagging and the bathroom ceiling so we could decorate what he had done. No issues with the quality of the work it's very good. But before I could actually get into the conversation he told me to f**k off and put the phone down. Next night my gf called him and the same - he told her to f**k off because she's a stupid cow, and out the phone down. Today he's threatened is with small claims court saying we owe him 90 quid. Well we argued he hasn't finished the work and it's a bit cheeky given that he only did about 30 hours work , given that he said he does full days and he charged us day rates (which he now disputes). We f**k**g T***s now and it's getting unpleasant. Just after some advice - are we in the right or wrong here for not paying what he claims we owe him? Also, he was a really nice bloke when he was here, courteous and friendly, so we don't know if actually we have wronged him or are right given the way he spoke is before we could even speak to him and he hasn't done full days like said. Somehow, we feel guilty about it?
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Wait till he sobers up/ drugs wear off and hes skint, then I'm sure he will quite happily finish it off for you....
It was all just a misunderstanding
 
To be fair if he has charged you £160 he should only be doing half a days work anyway it's well under the going rate. Also the problem here is you have penny pinched on a guy who is under charging anyway...and he has gone nuts. If it were me I would find someone else but you may struggle not many spreads want to take over from others work they see alarm bells...you will need a good excuse...maybe something like 'the plasterer had to self isolate' Good Luck
 
Vincey said:
Mate I’ve had my fair share of customer none payments over the last year I wish the plasterer concerned the best of luck for the future
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thats s**t mate. Touch wood, never had a non payer regarding graft. Always a first time though.
 
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