HI all,
thanks for all the concerns and feedbacks...
Yes, it got them to pay, in full, the price i paid for the tv
without depreciation. The contractor also paid for the lost taps
and discounted for incomplete jobs. I held on the remaining payment
so I had a little collateral....
However, I think I am losing out cos now i have to live with the
crap quality of work they left behind. I am a handy person so I can
fix some of the cracks with silicon paste and all but that's beside
the point. I paid for a service and if they partake, they should
live up to it, and not try to cut corners here and there.
I'll ready some pictures soon as I'm busy with the house right
now...spring cleaning at 120km/hr.
General tips for all:
1. Get a detailed listing of the work you need. Detailed mean you
can see and visualize every components, construction methods
etc...
2. Request for a breakdown in payment. But dun be deceived here.
Crap contractors are seasoned dicks too. They will put in things
like:
- 5% down payment
- 30% upon hacking/ dismantling
- 30% upon completion of electrical works
- 20% painting
- 15% remaining touch up
You realize that all the workmanship issues like carpentry,
flooring, polishing, plumbing, etc...are not included at ALL!
OWNERS MUST BE VIGILANT AND MORE DETAILED THAN CONTRACTORS!
To be fair to contractors out there, owners should not be fickle
minded and give detailed instructions. If you expect them to think
and watch out for you, they cannot be cheap. If they are cheap,
they cannot be good. If they are cheap and good, TELL US WHERE TO
FIND!
