I just paid a company to retile my waterline tiles. They damaged the plaster considerably. Do I still pay them? They are not going to fix the plaster.
Retile damaged plaster
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Generally you don't just replace the tile without also re-plastering...
Since the plaster comes right up to the bottom of the tile, I'm not sure you can replace just the tile.
How about a pic or two...
Let's see if we can get some of our other members to chime in..
Thanks,
Jim R.
Generally you don't just replace the tile without also re-plastering...
Since the plaster comes right up to the bottom of the tile, I'm not sure you can replace just the tile.
How about a pic or two...
Let's see if we can get some of our other members to chime in..
Thanks,
Jim R.
BattleOfYakima
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In my opinion, I would not issue any further payment at this time. If you are supposed to issue payment, I would consider giving them a written notice that you are withholding payment until suspected damage to your property is investigated and resolved. They might have property damage insurance that would cover your plaster repair - but paying them and saying you're satisfied with their work might hurt your chances of convincing them you have a claim for damages. This is not legal advice, I am not a lawyer, seek professional advice if needed.
Take photos as soon as you can. If you have any before pictures, find them as well. You could post a pic in this thread too.
I have invited two well respected professional pool installers to this thread, they may chime in this evening.
Take photos as soon as you can. If you have any before pictures, find them as well. You could post a pic in this thread too.
I have invited two well respected professional pool installers to this thread, they may chime in this evening.
It depends... what was the original agreement and terms? Did they say they could do it without damage to the plaster?
BattleOfYakima
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Awesome question sd122. In my opinion, something to the effect of "tile replace and seal" without any kind of warning about damage would imply there is no damage to be expected, and thus any damage they cause to your property that is not industry standard, obviously expected would seem to be their liability to make right - I would hope. If a contractor came out to replace a window but scratched your exterior stucco all up, I'd hope they'd fix it or at least credit you actual repair costs from a licensed and high quality stucco craftsman. If the window contractor warned you, said they may cause up to $2,000 in damage, do you want to proceed anyway? sign here...well then they might be off the hook, don't know, not a lawyer
They did not warn me of any damage to the plaster. I asked them if the plaster would be okay and they said yes, that they would use a grinder to cut between the bottom of the tile and the plaster to take it out.
There was no contract signed and they decided to cut their losses rather than repair the plaster; so I have not paid them any of the $1800 owed. I only floated the guy that came and drained my pool $100 for being reasonable and sane. He was agreeing with me that the tile job with the plaster damage was unacceptable. Now I am getting quotes for plaster and I have a company willing to help me out with a new 1 - 1.5 inch plaster for $2800. I think that is a good deal... all things considered.
I am wondering if this could be covered under my home warranty at all. I am going to call my insurance company and see if they are able to help.
For some reason, I always have a hard time adding photos to TFPs... the attachment link doesn't work.
There was no contract signed and they decided to cut their losses rather than repair the plaster; so I have not paid them any of the $1800 owed. I only floated the guy that came and drained my pool $100 for being reasonable and sane. He was agreeing with me that the tile job with the plaster damage was unacceptable. Now I am getting quotes for plaster and I have a company willing to help me out with a new 1 - 1.5 inch plaster for $2800. I think that is a good deal... all things considered.
I am wondering if this could be covered under my home warranty at all. I am going to call my insurance company and see if they are able to help.
For some reason, I always have a hard time adding photos to TFPs... the attachment link doesn't work.
BattleOfYakima
TFP Guide
Take the photos, send them to insurance company, mortgage company, anyone that has a stake in the home.
Without a contract, the person that did that damage might still be (or maybe even more) liable - if they have any cash or assets - and are not dead broke - legal action might be worth your efforts.
There may also be criminal concerns, don't know, not a lawyer, not legal advice.
Get as many quotes as you can for the fix - and try your hardest to vet these people for cerdentials, referrals, endorsements, see if you can view their work, ask if they've ever done this work before (then let them answer) if they say yes, ask to see it and talk to pool owner. verify. that's my thoughts.
Without a contract, the person that did that damage might still be (or maybe even more) liable - if they have any cash or assets - and are not dead broke - legal action might be worth your efforts.
There may also be criminal concerns, don't know, not a lawyer, not legal advice.
Get as many quotes as you can for the fix - and try your hardest to vet these people for cerdentials, referrals, endorsements, see if you can view their work, ask if they've ever done this work before (then let them answer) if they say yes, ask to see it and talk to pool owner. verify. that's my thoughts.
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