Not to pay the builder?

[Girlsworld92]

Extension finished 12 months ago. Been chasing for final bill but although he keeps promising to do it there's still no sign. How long before I can splash the money on a holiday instead? We have no written contract
Tbh I wouldn't do it but just be interested to know. Think he must earn too much!

Keep the money in the bank. You'll need it eventually.

How much are you expecting it to be?! Think I'd have to keep the money safe until he calls it in but seriously, twelve months later?!!

Is he actually around? Not residing at Her Majesty’s Pleasure?

About £10k. I'm sure he will call it in but it's pretty weird to me. I thought it might be a tax thing but the tax deadline has been & gone. Could do with knowing as I think we will have some spare

Hahaha grilled. He's around as he went to see my neighbour 2 weeks ago about doing some work for him!!

Is he holding off the invoice until the new tax year maybe? Benefits that may come with that?

Sorry OP just seem you responded re tax earlier!

Bit weird really. I might give him another chase

Buy premium bonds and get a chance of a win, with the money. If he invoices, call them in. Until then, it’s secure.

He’s either forgetful or so rich he doesn’t need £10,000!

Good idea Grilled. I agree I think he's got so much money he doesn't know what to do with more 😂😂

I'll bet you get the invoice the first week in April, for the new tax year.

Yes maybe you are right Glad. I just thought he might be saving it to pay his tax bill but that's a good thought.

I'm doing just that for an invoice to one of my clients.

Maybe he's in the middle of going into liquidation and doesn't want the OR to know he has this coming in.

How strange! But yes I agree, he's probably waiting for new tax year. Maybe holding off invoices means he can keep himself under a certain tax bracket

Honestly, some work people are excellent at their job but shit at business affairs. A friend had almost exactly the same situation last year. She was pleased with the work and she contacted him and reminded him.

I have several other smaller examples. I think it’s quite mean to withhold the money. It may well be that his office is a total mess and his family is short of money ( my own father was slightly like this).

Pay him and suggest he outsources his book keeping.

He will invoice on April 6th!!!

Good idea with the premium bonds - I would ABSOLUTELY do that if you can get them cashed back in a short time frame?

He has up to 6 years to invoice you after completion I believe! Crazy man. I wish I could afford to be lazy about collecting 10k!

Ah don't worry I was joking about not paying Matilda. He's been fab, such a lovely guy and always picks up the phone when I call & has done all the snagging really quickly. I agree, he's just a bit crap at admin. I will hope to get the bill in April. Think it will be the first time I will ever have been glad to receive a bill!

Good knowledge Jonesy, only 5 to go 😀

Sorry Jonsey

I've got one that despite phone call, text and emails just will not send a bill. Can't pay him. Money reserved what an arse, and it is only £200 so I doubt it is a tax year issue.

Spending no more time chasing. He knows where I am.

I kind of agree with you Special, I'm sure he will be in touch when he's ready. It's not like you can forget when someone owes you £10k surely.