Driveways & Paving

problem tarmac where do I stand

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.12 PM

contacted a driveway firm and they gave me a written estimate of £6K to tarmac the front and side of my bungalow - approximately 30 sq meters. I agreed the price but the contractor only did block drives so he sub-contracted to a tarmac company. When they did the drive the parts that met the bricks round the side where very uneven and there is a large square section at the front that was clearly laid after the rest. complained to the main contractor and the sub-contractor came back the next day and tidied up the sides but did not touch the main part. He said that the Main contractor did not order enough tarmac so he had to get more and that t was not his fault. The Main contractor agreed that it is a very poor job so tried to get another contractor to dig it up and redo the drive. The other contractor then pulled out so the main contractor has returned with someone else today who told us that he could not have done a better job! I am really not happy with this an although I thought £6K was a lot of money am willing to pay this but not for a sub-standard drive. What can I do about this? The man contractor was being very supportive but guess he is wanting the rest of the money now - I have only paid him £3K so far. HELP