We are looking at 600 Euro to replace the lino.
The builder won't pay the supply company directly.
I sent a quote to the builder for the Lino, however, he rejected the quote instead he is insisting I pay and supply him with an invoice 'receipt' showing VAT paid , he also wants proof that work has been carried out.
I want him to pay me directly but he is refusing.
At the end of the day he done the damage and has agreed that he will compensate me. It doesn't make sense that I need to pay up front, otherwise, only people with money could sue builders for negligent building work, because they'd have to get the remedial work done in order to produce VAT invoices to support the claim.
Also, I do not understand why he has proof that the work has been carried out, In my opinion he has to put back in the position I was before the damage and it should be none of his business when I decide to get the work done.