Here's an interesting one for you. I have a fencer doing some work on a reno I'm doing. Yesterday he was digging a hole to put in a pole and managed to dig through the gas line and storwater drain pipe at the same time.
I have no idea the repair bill but I told them to direct the bill to the fencing company.
Then today I get a call as he continues his work - he's dug through the water pipe today! I rang the fence company and they said bad luck, not our issue. I've got my plumber going out to fix the issue, but they are saying I have to pay.
In their terms and conditions it says all care and no responsibility taken.
Has anyone experienced anything like this? I haven't paid the fencer yet and am planning to withhold payment based on the damage they have done. I may be willing to split the cost but I am not willing to pay for something that they have ruined by lack of attention. Thoughts would be appreciated.
I have no idea the repair bill but I told them to direct the bill to the fencing company.
Then today I get a call as he continues his work - he's dug through the water pipe today! I rang the fence company and they said bad luck, not our issue. I've got my plumber going out to fix the issue, but they are saying I have to pay.
In their terms and conditions it says all care and no responsibility taken.
Has anyone experienced anything like this? I haven't paid the fencer yet and am planning to withhold payment based on the damage they have done. I may be willing to split the cost but I am not willing to pay for something that they have ruined by lack of attention. Thoughts would be appreciated.