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Bathroom renovation nightmare (plenty of photos). HELP!

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.16 PM

Hi everyone, After very much planning, I've finally started the renovation of my bathroom. Unfortunately, I have serious concerns about the quality of the work carried out. I awarded the job to a plumber (but I've just found out that he's more a gas engineer) who was supposed to bring in other trades. The reality is that he is doing most of the job and I'm very concerned by the quality of the work carried out. I must admit that this is not an easy project (I'm changing the layout and increasing the size of the room slightly), and I feel like he doesn't have the experience to carry out a full bathroom renovation like this. A few examples: Last night I found out that the join between a pipe fitting and the soil pipe wasn't fully bonded and hence leaking. Same thing with a water supply valve. Today they started to put up the plasterboard and after checking it tonight, I found that is not level. The floor also need to be levelled, and apparently the whole plan is to use small plastic shims that will support 18mm chipboards (how can I check if they are moisture resistant)? Even with DitraMat or another layer of plywood, I feel like all the tile will start cracking in no time. I think the work carried out is a little too messy and not very precise/clean. The guys are very nice and keep saying to relax and that everything is going to be ok. But I can't stop thinking that I'm in big troubles. Right now I need some reassurance guys... If not, I have to find a solution quick. Here are some photos (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/24bvep6xhco95dj/AACCQTiNU5FJebxgv7g-cuOHa?dl=0) Please please please... tell me what you think.

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3 Answers

Anonymous user

just dont put the builder under stress as it is bad. i hope i have been helpful good luck......and relax :)

Answered22 October 2015

Anonymous user

As an experianced tradesman of many years stop the work until you are satisfied that what people are doing are to standards good practices,and reglulations Alterations of wastes and soil pipes should be done by trained people and may need approval, of your local council.For tiling floors good plywood need to be laid and screwed down Showering enclosures should not be of plasterboard only approved materials.Ps ALL PLASTIC SOLVENT WELD WASTE PIPES NEED AN APPROVED CLEANER AND ADHESIVE many people do,not use the cleaner always read manufacturers info Hope this helps Dave Plumber gas engineer heating engineer

Answered22 October 2015

Anonymous user

If you are not happy with the work that’s being done you are well within your rights to stop the work. You have done the right thing asking on mybuilder. The the ply used has to be right for a bathroom and suitable for placing tiles on. You are right the grout will crack. The drainage pipe is another matter and can be a serious matter in the future for you. If you can’t get someone in quick to rectify the situation at least go to Travis Perkins to fuel yourself up on knowledge. They will show you what needs to be done. Joseph Trademan was trained in Venice so leaks are his speciality. The guy who answered before me knows his stuff. Using little bits of plastic to steady the ply is completely stupid. Don’t let those guys in your home again. And telling you to relax is just belittling you, not dealing with your concerns at all. We’ve had to re do many jobs for women who were told to ‘relax it will be fine’. Best Wishes. Mary, decorator from Joseph Trademan Ltd.

Answered9 January 2021