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Tradesperson Visit

3 years ago

I've just had a tradesperson (first one ever) round to quote for decorating my front room and he pulled some of my wallpaper off - on purpose?? I'm really angry about it. Is that normal?

Comments (3)

E D
3 years ago
Gosh, that (almost?) sounds like criminal damage.

What did he have to say for himself?
HU-368361383
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I said, "erm...what are you doing?, I'll have to sort that" and he said "no, we will when you ask us to do the job" then he said "I'll knock £50 off" and laughed it off. I was really shocked and the other guy looked really embarrassed.
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