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May 18, 2009
fairness question
Our contractor came to us today and told us that he messed up with the tiling (let thinset sit too long) and we will have to order new tiles for the shower stall. these tiles ran us $17/sf. He said he will pay for it, but we feel really badly because there were some issues initially which were more the tile seller's fault than the contractor's. Do you think offering to split the cost 50-50 is fair?
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You are far too nice for this site. Flee while you have a chance.
Seriously, if your contractor has already offered to pay, and you are willing to pay half, your contractor will be thrilled. Do it, and you will get some serious goodwill back.
Posted by: slopefarm at May 18, 2009 11:32 AM
DO NOT OFFER (if at all) UNTIL THE WORK IS DONE TO YOUR SATISFACTION!!!
***Bid half off peak comps***
Posted by: Brownstones Half Off at May 18, 2009 4:01 PM
BHO, chill. THis has nothing to do with a bear market.
I'd offer to pay half. A happy contractor is a good contractor in my book.
Posted by: Bolder at May 18, 2009 11:21 PM
Offering to pay half is classy and worth it.
Contractors deal with a lot of difficult people, and a lot of working any job is attitude. If you can generate goodwill with a good contractor, it will really pay off.
Posted by: vanburenproud at May 19, 2009 10:10 AM
im a contractor as well as a brownstone owner, and deal with all kinds of greedy, cheap clients and would give you fabulous service and quality if you did such a thing
Posted by: eman1234 at May 19, 2009 6:18 PM
Do what you feel is right. If you are working on a renovation together, you are a team and if you feel that it is fair to pay half, do it. He will really appreciate it and go the extra mile for you on other things.
Posted by: donatella at May 20, 2009 12:59 AM
good karma begets good karma
Posted by: meme at May 23, 2009 9:51 AM
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