Extensions

Builder wanting money for extras which weren't agreed

Anonymous user 13/03/2024 - 2.31 PM

We have had our extension completed. There are a few snags to fix but overall we are happy with the job carried out and have paid the amount for the original job. However, we have been presented with a list of extras totally 5k. Some of the extras on the list are ones which were discussed and agreed to (£1600), however others were not discussed at all and came as a complete surprise. We had a conversation with the builder before the job started and agreed with him that all extras would be discussed and agreed to before being carried out. We have stated our case with the builder and even offered to pay another £1600 of the remaining disputed amount, however he is unwilling to move from his position. Surely it can't be right that he can carry out work without discussing it with us and then expect us to pay for this. I was going to site most days during my lunch, I would have expected him to tell me if what extras there were as he came across them. We could then have made the decision as to go ahead with them or not. Does anyone know where we stand legally? [30/11/2012] We decided to offer him 50% of the extras, and he has accepted. We didn't want this hanging over us over the XMas period. It has really got to us and was effecting our daily lives. Thanks all for the advice, you live and learn I guess. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Jason