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 Dec 12 2006, 01:05 AM
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Well we bought a house and decided to renovate it. The cost of a new house is stupid money and the build quality of the new houses is shocking. Why is it contractors in this country do not honour any deadlines. They get to it when they can. Even large plumbing compnaies are no different from the small guys. |
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Dec 12 2006, 04:45 AM
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 Save us...  Group: Administration Posts: 3,224 Joined: 5-July 02 Member No.: 404 Sex: Male |
DIY (if you have the experience)
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Dec 12 2006, 09:41 AM
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 Inspired by JC  Group: V9 Mod Posts: 5,942 Joined: 22-April 02 From: The School Of Hard Knocks Member No.: 91 Sex: Male |
QUOTE Why is it contractors in this country do not honour any deadlines. They get to it when they can. Even large plumbing compnaies are no different from the small guys. This is kind of a general thing in SA. Service standards are atrocious. Nobody really gives a fuck anymore. -------------------- "Bigotry and hatred are enemies to us all. Grace, mercy and forgiveness will help a man walk tall." - John Mellencamp "There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Hamlet "I'd rather be a failure at something I love, than a success at something I hate." - George Burns |
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Dec 13 2006, 03:57 PM
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 Gave my left testicles to research in stem cell tech :( Group: V9 Mod Posts: 9,630 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Johannesburg Member No.: 1,474 Sex: Male |
Well sadisticlobo... people do give a shit but when they do they go unheard! so basically this country is going to shit people don't or won't do their job or are to bloody lazy to get off their fat asses to sort some problems out... they all point fingers and another and no one is willing to take any initiative
 P.S Silver6933 rather do what JuCa said DIY you'll save yourself tons of money and months of frustration from some incompentant fool who can't put together a bolt and nut. -------------------- Jou ma se Balhara, I'm classified as a coloured!
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Jan 1 2007, 11:32 AM
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 He who owns no white clothes  Group: Elite Posts: 1,304 Joined: 29-July 03 From: Shack 188 in Noreasto (North Eastern Township) Member No.: 1,440 Sex: Male |
Wehn I bought my house it took the first rains of the season to show up all the shoddy workmanship... 1 year and 200k later I have a beautiful home which value has increased.
If you are a first time buyer ask your parents and friends what to look for. Like drainage systems or quality of paint. If you can spot those flaws it usually means you can talk your way out of the retail price and into a discount. -------------------- I am NOT a racist. I hate all of you equally depending on the color of your brain.
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Jan 6 2007, 12:47 AM
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 Full Member  Group: Senior Posts: 646 Joined: 27-August 06 From: Budaiya, Manama, Bahrain Member No.: 5,806 Sex: Male |
It also depends on who you choose to work on your home. Obviosly some fat dude named Joe with torn jeans and chews gum is a bad choice full stop.
I'd rather the extra buck to make sure the job gets done right. -------------------- <Removed by popular demand> |
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Jan 6 2007, 01:18 AM
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 Uzumaki Naruto Group: Senior Posts: 1,444 Joined: 27-April 02 From: KZN, South Africa Member No.: 153 Sex: Male |
QUOTE It also depends on who you choose to work on your home. Obviosly some fat dude named Joe with torn jeans and chews gum is a bad choice full stop. I'd rather the extra buck to make sure the job gets done right. Ahh...The builder's stereotype. Don't forget builders bum now. -------------------- // Visit cyberst0rm's blog - You know you want to! //
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Jan 6 2007, 06:38 AM
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 Genius/Spammer Group: V9 Mod Posts: 4,454 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Athens, GA Member No.: 832 Sex: Male |
Luckily, my dad is an engineer, so all inspections are done by him, and he has friends everywhere that can do stuff I need it, fantastic knowing that my dad trusts them!
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 Jun 25 2007, 12:10 PM
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I agree with the entire do it yourself quote. That is if you can find the time.
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Jun 26 2007, 08:50 AM
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 Guildmaster Of The Alliance Of Khaos Group: Senior Posts: 1,604 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Saar, Bahrain (NRI) Member No.: 7,914 Sex: Male |
And if you have the patience when you bang the hammer on your finger :ouch:
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Jun 30 2009, 08:51 PM
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Member Group: Junior Posts: 2 Joined: 30-June 09 Member No.: 17,137 Sex: Male |
QUOTE(Silver6933 @ Dec 12 2006, 01:05 AM)  Well we bought a house and decided to renovate it. The cost of a new house is stupid money and the build quality of the new houses is shocking. Why is it contractors in this country do not honour any deadlines. They get to it when they can. Even large plumbing compnaies are no different from the small guys. Not all contractors ignore their deadline. There are many reputable ones that do. |
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