Reinstating / making good

[Rob2017]

Hi all,

in the statement of works I have from my electrician, it says:
"Re-instatement of damaged areas: all areas of the house where it is necessary to cut wall chases and sink boxes etc will be restored to a condition suitable for redecoration."

I did not thoroughly define what this means prior to the work starting, and we are now approaching the end.

I wanted to find out what condition would you all believe to be a reasonable way to leave the damaged areas to capture the spirit of that quote? Bonding plaster only, or finishing plaster? If he just leaves bonding plaster, should I push for finishing plaster? I can't decorate directly on top of bonding plaster, would need finishing plaster or filler first, so my thinking was that it should be up to a paintable standard, but I might be expecting too much.

many thanks!

 

[Pete E]

I would not class that as "suitable for redecoration"

Perhaps he's a ---- decorator as well!

 

[Pete999]

Worst thing about it is the screws are not vertical on the faceplate

Oh no not another one, I worked with a bloke like that once, he served his time as a Sparky wiring up passenger carriages at some big rail depot, always insisted on the screw slot being all the same plane, pxssded him off no end when I put all mine at 45Degrees, funny never got on that well after the fallout from that episode. His nickname was Thrush, jeez he was irritating.

 

[7029 dave]

Well, I for one am not a plasterer , making good is about the best you would get from me, and looking at that pic it's about as good as it gets, get the right trade in for the job. I am not a Jack of all. If he states in his quote that it will be a professional finish then that is a different matter.!

 

[Rob2017]

Worst thing about it is the screws are not vertical on the faceplate

haha you mean the slots in the screws? that's good, i hadn't noticed! still I don't think it'll keep me up at night ; )

 

[buzzlightyear]

Not when the quote says "suitable for redecoration"...

why do op come on this forum to complain about the decorations, he could have said I will get my own plaster in !

 

[Rob2017]

looks like he but that on with a butter knife ,why did you not get a plasterer in for the chases ,or was the price to good ?

recommendation from a friend, did a good job there!

 

[Rob2017]

why do op come on this forum to complain about the decorations, he could have said I will get my own plaster in !

not complaining! just wondering what others do / have seen, as I've not employed electrician before so have no basis for comparison. Phrased purely as request for information...

 

[buzzlightyear]

recommendation from a friend, did a good job there

so off the xmas card list is it for that spark !

 

[buzzlightyear]

not complaining!

yeah, write.

 

[Spoon]

why do op come on this forum to complain about the decorations, he could have said I will get my own plaster in !

When the quotes states "suitable for redecoration" then that's what you expect....
If the guys no good at making good then his quotes need re-wording.
If I copped off with a lass and told her I'm great in bed and can last 5 mins but only last 1min 15 seconds then he's going to be gutted. (I'd be happy...)

 

[buzzlightyear]

I'm not a plumber ,but can I stop a flood in submarine !

 

[Spoon]

Just spotted my freudian slip in my post #25. Missed off the S.
Should read : then she's going to be gutted...

 

[South Spark]

Sounds like poor wording in the original estimate. Mine says something like "All necessary chases to be filled with bonding/sandable filler. Decorator's finish to be customer's responsibility "
Decorating and plastering are different and skilled trades.

 

[Pete999]

yeah, write.

Right what Buzz

 

[Wilko]

Hi - the finish appears to be rough and needs some plastering and tlc before painting. It is normal that an Electrician doesn't do the finishing plaster or painting. And painting and decorating is a separate trade again from plastering. Probably you wouldn't want to have an Electrician do plastering, well not me anyway .