Windows & Door fitting

Contractors fitted new fire door and damaged skirting boards - what kind of damage is acceptable?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.11 PM

Hi I had some contractors come out recently to fit a new fire door (front door to my property). They have damaged the skirting boards, one is cracked, two are exposed where there should be a arctraving over it and another has a thick wedge of sealant between the frame and skirting. Also just below the step they have ground out the concrete a bit to get the old frame off I guess and have filled it in with sealant which looks bad. The door is on a flat in a tower block. The local housing authority surveyor came out and said some damage would be expected in fitting a door. I couldn't accept that and he said I was being awkward and a prat about it. I just want some guidance I guess as to what kind of damage if any is acceptable as I feel there shouldn't be any or if there is it should be repaired. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I can imagine getting an old frame off would be difficult etc.Is there a way of doing it to minimize damage etc? Thanks Ben