@GardensandGrandDesigns I am paying the final invoices on completion of snagging. Spoke in length to the joiner today, and stated that I would not be paying any of his final invoice until the hall window is fitted as i have already paid for the windows. he was really understanding and agreed that this was fair.
Builder has been paid some of his in cash, and the rest in invoices. I had no problem with this, he asked last week if I could get him the last cash amount paid on Monday, and he would pop round and pay it. All good I go to the bank, get the cash, have it in an envelope, message him to come and get it and he didn't appear. He may be fine with this, however I do not like having large amounts of cash in the house. So even if I have to drive over to his this evening, he will be getting this cash today.
Totally agree about the energy drinks - it seems to be a standard beverage amongst all tradesmen.
Joiners are back today, to finish off, however they have said that they won't invoice till the end of the month, think they are hoping for the window to come in!! But they said it will allow me a couple of weeks, to find anything else for snagging, and they'll pop in and complete. They asked if they could do a bonfire in the back garden and burn what is rubbish, will be the fourth bonfire this week - I have had a lot of cardboard, and the weather only seems to be bonfire ready for short periods of time.
Painters back in for round two of the stairs. And I would really like an electrician and a plumber.
Have found a use for the unused bits of work top. Shelves, having a couple put up in the kitchen and then a couple added to my wardrobe - painters have agreed to paint them so that's nice! Really didn't want to throw out solid wood work tops that I had paid for.
Hope everyone has a good day - and is one step closer by bedtime.