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Builder claiming cash over shoddy work

I had a verbal contract with a contractor to do some work on my drive. I eventually asked him to leave and not to continue as the work was poor with wonky walls, poor fittings and a poor finish. The builder came out of his van and knocked the wall back down with a sledgehammer. I want to know what to do as the builder is saying that I owe him money. I have not paid the builder and he has removed all of his materials and dug out some of the drive but not enough. I do not want to pursue the builder but I am worried that he might begin legal proceedings against me. What should I do about this situation?

Builder enlisted to amend neighbour's encroaching extension has fled

My neighbour’s extension has inadvertently gone over my side of the boundary line and I have asked him to fix the issue. He agreed and has got a builder to sort out the problem but I got into an argument with the builder because his work was shoddy and he has now left. What should I do next?

Builder has done poor work but I havent paid him

A builder gave me a verbal quote for windows for my roof. They started the day after, the whole roof and two windows were supposed to be done. However, it was poorly done – the roofer says that it is finished, but an independent builder says that it needs replacing. A report is currently being done on the issue with the window not finished. I have given the builder three opportunities to come back, but each time a young lad who does not resolve the issue is brought. I have not paid the builder any money yet. What should I do?

Builder walked out and left work unfinished

My builder has simply walked out of his duties and has left the work I have paid him for unfinished. What rights do I have under law?

Building firm refusing to fix shoddy work

I had work carried out on the roof of my property. Cracks are now appearing inside the property where the work was carried out. The company is ignoring me – they said they would rectify the problem at first and admitted liability, but now they are going back on their word. I have a report from an independent party which says that the cracks were attributable to poor workmanship. I have no quotations of the cost of repairs but I can obtain them.