Sometimes you have to be that person that you don't want to be..

7 years ago

I've learned in my kitchen remodel and my bathroom remodel that you have to pay attention to everything. I don't want to scrutinize or just be a total witch. But honestly if you want something done the way it needs to be done you have to watch every step. I hate this. I would like to say this is how I want it done and go about my business. So sad you can't trust people to do the right thing.

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Creative Tile Eastern CT

7 years ago

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It's sad to see the result of so much bad workmanship which is out there and how it has undermined consumer confidence. The ability to locate a true professional that you do not need to oversee is a difficult task at best. At the same time please keep an open mind when speaking with or correcting the tradesman. The steel protective plates are most likely pre-drilled and wide enough to cover two studs. They only need to cover the stud itself. The overhang is irrelevant. If a small piece of that plywood was to be screwed to the top of a seat then covered with mortar & cement board then waterproofed it is just fine and it didn't end up at the dump. Some would consider that a good thing. A professional will be happy to address your concerns. Please remember we are dealing with a lot of folks who have watched many DIY shows and consider them real word. Not so much! This is not meant as a criticism just pointing out there may be another point of view.

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chispa
7 years ago
Agreed, just the way it is. I have a good GC and subs, but they still make mistakes and you do have to review the work at the end of the day, twice a day is probably even better!
User
7 years ago
You got a permit? The inspector can be your friend. If the plumbing is not done to code, your plumber will have to redo before his work passes.
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writersblock (9b/10a)
7 years ago
I don't want to scrutinize

Why ever not?

As for the inspector being your friend, I guess that depends on where you are. In my area, when I was renting the owners had the unit replumbed under the polybutylene settlement, and the inspection consisted of the inspector driving up and saying, "If you're satisfied, so am I," and driving away again.
caligirl5
7 years ago
I feel your pain. I hate feeling like a nag, but if it's wrong gotta say something!
spacecoast_fl_zone_9
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7 years ago
thanks for the insight Creative..
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
7 years ago
spacecoast_fl_zone_9:

In your first picture, you've found a non-issue as CTECT has pointed out: "They only need to cover the stud itself." I feel sorry for contractors who pick customers who don't know what they're complaining about.
spacecoast_fl_zone_9
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7 years ago
Thanks Joseph.. I feel sorry for customers who don't complain and get screwed.
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Mint tile Minneapolis
7 years ago
with all the DIY HGTV and Drama threads on these forums, its easy to get caught up in worrying about nailplates.....
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Linda
7 years ago
I disagree with your premise that the only reason to hire a contractor is not knowing how or unable to do the project. The third reason is economic - just because I can do a project doesn't necessarily lead to doing it myself. The advantages of hiring a contractor include the necessity to finish the project in order to get paid. DIY projects can linger on long after a professional would be in and gone.

Sometimes it is difficult to bite my tongue when I look at work and think how I would have done it differently. I have to remind myself that I hired the person for the work and as long as it meets code and reasonable quality, I have no reason to complain if the end result is suitable. If I'm cutting the lawn, I can't be drawing the landscape plan or sourcing the plants.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
7 years ago
My customers get what, where, when, and why. I keep how and who or they aren't customers of mine. I would not tolerate second-guessing as to how I've done a job. Here's your money back. Have a nice life. No hard feelings.

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