We hired a licensed builder for a master bathroom remodel. I have stopped his work because of lack of proper supplies, disrespect of our home, and very poor quality of workmanship. Contractors have said it needs to all be redone because of no waterproofing in shower and failure during leak test. What can I do at this point? Please advise I'm sick and out thousands of dollars.
Sounds like you didn't hire the right person .
You need to tell him you feel he can't do the job properly.
And find someone that can .
Otherwise
If he completes the work , you might find other problems , that will cost 10's of thousands
To fix .
It seems like you have to get someone else to complete the job. As long as you lost trust with this contractor you won't be able to move forward with him. Try to terminate the contract in the way that will not hurt as much as you can however even if you have to loose some money still worth it the risk and the frustration if you continue with him
Water test?
So the shower have a waterproof membrane installed pre tile installation?
Is it leaking due to plumbing or leak in the membrane?
What permits were taken out?
Did you have the city inspect ?
Hiring a builder to install is your right choice, but hiring the right builder and ensuring you didnt go with the lowest price is a better choice.
If you felt no cofindence in the workmanship you did the right thing by stopping. But the next step will cost you twice as much to fix.
Re doing everything is twice the cost for you since you paid for it once and now will have to twice.
Find three contractors to see your job for what it is without your tale of distruction, you will end up spending your time complaining about the past more then solving the problem.
Get three quotes, check there past work. Go with your gut instinct and not just the price.
As far as the other contractor you can file a small claims case agaist him, will cost you $250 dollars. And put your case forward why he supplied faulty work.
Best of luck, sorry to hear this happened to you.
Fort Construction Services Ltd.
Langley, BC
#604 600 5998
I have a few questions about this project. Did you seek out or review previous work that had been done by your contractor? If he has a good reputation, then take him to task. Did he do the work himself or did he farm the work out to another unqualified contractor. Make him do good on his contract with you or take legal action against him. Why should you be out thousands of dollars for breach of contract. Your current situation is now of a legal one. Don't just hire someone else to come in & clean up his mess at your expense. Make him accountable
Lets attack the solutions instead of problem... waterproofing of shower :
1- rip off start over
2-what the wall of shower are made of
3- is it grouted , if not , epoxy grout all the way
4- if grouted , probably with an unsanded grout like usual, so take off the grout anf put epoxy ... still the same color of course..
everything is possible...
now if you dont feel him anymore, do an arrangement with him ... and try to find another contractor that will finish the job of someonelse... sorry my english not too good
Lets attack the solutions instead of problem... waterproofing of shower :
1- rip off start over
2-what the wall of shower are made of
3- is it grouted , if not , epoxy grout all the way
4- if grouted , probably with an unsanded grout like usual, so take off the grout anf put epoxy ... still the same color of course..
everything is possible...
now if you dont feel him anymore, do an arrangement with him ... and try to find another contractor that will finish the job of someonelse... sorry my english not too good
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