Thanks for confirming what I thought was correct, its just another piece of detail that proves he was as usual trying to be " I am smarter than you etc ". He was told by the plumber where to put pipes and the type, I have them going under the floor as it will look neater on the outside(if done properly). I owe him quite a bit and maybe I have shamed him into finishing the remainder off correctly. Although when I tell him to put in 4" instead of 6" he will not be too pleased to be caught out again.
And no the person who recommended him did not know much about building work. Unfortunately I thought I did! I have kept a watchful eye on him from the outset I am hoping he has not left a timebomb.
I have also used this board quite a lot.
All I wanted was 2 very small extensions, a new roof, new drains, new footpaths, new ceilings(left him pin on top of existing) a bit of plastering, 3 doors re-sited, make good after electrician, window fitters and plumber, clear the site and leave. 7 months so far and about 2 normal weeks work left. I had detailied construction plans and an engineer. It was no big deal.
I can hack it but the wife cant.
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