I just spoke to a solicitor to discuss a point regarding calling a professional witness/getting a professional report from the council. The guy asked the name of the builder then said there was a conflict of interest as they had involvement in a case with him 3 years ago (2006) regarding a building dispute. Obviously not able to go into any details, or whether they represented him or other party (presume him if conflict of interest), but he said 'much as I would like to help, I feel we would not be able to involve ourselves, I am very sorry' and then recommended two colleagues from other firms to advise me.
Oh dear. So not only was he crap, but he has a reputation there. Or, am I being unfair in presuming he was at fault that time? Is he just unfortunate? A coincidence.
We may well have to actually get a formal solicitor involved to repreesent us now I think. I think its not just a case of this guy being a bit crap at his job. I actually am concerned he might do some damage to a property so serious he could hurt some-one or damage their property beyond repair/to the tune of 10s of K. I actually think he needs something more serious done. I wish I knew what.
Solicitor said we would be looking at hundreds of pounds for representation, before he realised who the builder was, but would need to meet to discuss so could not put a formal figure on this.
We will not get any money bac from him even if/when we win as he has none, we are certain of that, so any money we spend will be dead money. But it would be worth it wouldn't it?
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My f**king ex-builder. Part 2
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