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How can I get an independent professional to review the bad work done on my new garden building?

Anonymous user 28 February 2024 - 3.40 PM

Hello everyone, I recently contracted someone to building a garden building beginning of June. The time frame for completion was 6-8 weeks. The work was done intermittently on Saturdays and Sundays and is still not done. We do have a contract. The standard of the work is very poor- the basics such as plastering and tiling are all crooked and sub standard. Also he is now refusing to do the things we had a verbal agreement on- not clearly detailed in the contact. I am worried there are serious problems that I as a lay person can't even see. Is there a governing body or an independent surveyor/professional to approach to get a review done quickly?(My builder is not helping- I thought his insurance company could provide someone). The builders' 2 workers approached me yesterday trying to emotionally bully me to accepting the quality of the work as they will not get paid. They are owed 6-8 weeks worth payment. They felt I was causing problems. I feel I am stuck with a really bad builder who is used to messing customers and workers. One reprieve is I have paid around 75% of the work. There is a long list of complaints including - plumbing, electrical work, windows being wonky and the fibreglass roof making random loud noises. If anyone can point me into the right direction to independent assessor. Or tell me what my options are. I would like to address this quickly and professionally. Many thanks.