Tradesperson inviting people into my home

[IvyPlant]

Currently got a tradesperson in to do a job. They quoted me a day rate of 8 days work (which I think will take less time than that, but they're the expert...)

Anyway, that's not my AIBU. I checked my security footage this week and noticed a woman popped round to my house when I was out and tradesperson was working alone in my house. I can only see her walk past my front door to the back garden gate, she knocks and then the feed ends. She's seen leaving 4 hours later. The next day, same thing, except 3 hours.

At present the tradesperson gets here for about 8am and has already stopped working by 3pm. So that's 7 hours of work, fair enough, but 4 (and 3) of them an unknown woman here is (it's not his wife, I did a little social media digging and it's not her).

AIBU if I question him about it next week? He still has 4 days left to finish the job next week and I don't l like the fact there's an unknown and univited person in my house when I'm not there, plus, how much work can he really be doing if his "mate" is there for 4 hours.

I'm just here for Tuesday.
Are you going to ask for a discount if he's been snagging on your time?

Definitely an outbuilding affair. Gross!

I was just going to say that estate agents do this. Or at least used to - now too much risk with cameras being much more common, but they prob just learned how to spot the cameras!

It's amazing what people will do in full view of security cameras. They know that they are there, they just ignore or forget about them.

A place I used to work put them in, caught lots of people stealing, and fired all of them. People kept stealing.

Ok I need to know what's happening 😂
I'll just be sat here, waiting for answers if anyone needs me...,

Oh no no no I couldn't have someone untrustworthy in my home, let's see.. he's capable of cheating on his wife, being sneaky, evading cameras and making sure you won't be home, sounds like real scum..

If he can do all of that, imagine what can he do to you??
Have sex on your bed? maybe drink from your nice wine glasses with blondie? nosey around in your underwear drawer? yuck don't let him back in
There's a high chance he's doing a half ass job because he's got his pants around his ankles half the time, plus he's overcharging you because he's not actually working
I would be LIVID

I'd tell him I was going to be bank home later than I actually was, then come back at least a couple of hours earlier than that, so he can't deny it. If you don't, and only refer to the cameras, I'm sure he will have his plausible excuses ready, leaving you to look foolish.

If there was anything legitimate about the situation you describe, he'd have mentioned it. The fact that he has completely omitted to tell you that he is letting a person into the house that you have no knowledge of, is dodgy in itself.

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You spent a hundred British pounds just to catch this guy out?!

shamelessly bookmarking!

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Ok So thos is what I would do....
In the scenario that the plan is you pay him upon completion of the works.

I would gather as much dirt and evidence as you possibly can, Cameras, social media stalking etc. Dig for whatever you can.

Have him complete the works and when he asks for payment- Backmail.

Regardless if they're doing something naughty or not, he's charging you and bringing a stranger into your house doing God knows what's while no one is there. While he's meant to be working and clearly isn't staying on task for 3-4 hours a day.

if you've already paid him I'd be getting rid of him.

This omg!!!!!

I have tears

I would be furious, not only is it a gross breach of trust you are paying him!

Are you sure she isn't working for him or helping him? Just that if she's staying there for 3-4 hours, that's a bit long to just be having sex.

Shamelessly peacemaking for Tuesday. I'll bring more 🍿

He is absolutely dodgy AF. Meanwhile, I’m thinking you might be able to get your electrics done with a 100% discount. Then post to his wife and let her know that ex-coppers make magnificent witnesses in divorce hearings.

Oops.......
Just read you're an Ex Copper, Please disregard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Shamelessly placemarking for the updates!

I’d deffo vote for that being his bit on the side!

Oh this is brilliant (not for you of course, OP). It's the investigative work of determining she's not his wife and the incriminating evidence - the man is literally carrying sex sheets! Tuning in Tuesday for the next episode 😂

Does anything look different, beds being used etc? I can't imagine them shagging in the floor, even with a blanket and pillow.

This seems like a plan. ⬆️ You could also get a whoopee cushion placed at several key points in the house - that should liven things up a bit!

On completion of the job when he invoices you - “Thanks Paul!! Since I’ve saved you a fortune in hotel costs with your bit on the side, I’ll assume that’s us squared up?”

Or send the stills of the woman to his wife 👍🏻 “I hope you don’t mind me messaging - I’ve seen you on the security camera coming and going visiting Paul while he’s working - I LOVE that skirt - do you mind me asking where it’s from?” 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

*Disclaimer *- CF may or may not be called Paul - I’ve just never met a trustworthy one and he’s giving me Paul vibes 🤣