But I would just be happy if it looked all white like it started off before the foot went through it. If that is just painting the patch then that’s fine as long as it all matched it
The flakint is minor as as per the pic you can’t see it generally unless you look. If it’s left it will have to be done eventually which I am happy with but in the meantime I would like to get the big huge patch you can see done so it’s not blindingly obvious - way more than slight flaking.
lythande1,
May 13, 6:17pm
Get a painter. He's an electrician, I would prefer a painter with the skills to do it properly.
christin,
May 13, 6:31pm
i assume thats what the insurance will sort out?
he got a proper plaster in, so assumed he would get a proper painter. i actually thought when the plaster was there that he was going to do the complete job. paint etc.
im just thinking a painter would cost me about a fair bit. and a) dont have the money aside just yet and b) dont think i should pay as i was happy before the foot went through and not in the current big marks on the ceiling.
amasser,
May 13, 8:15pm
Did you get a quote or a contract, specifying cost and time? Absolutely the trades-person's responsibility to restore or replace any damage.
christin,
May 13, 9:24pm
quote. saying how much it would cost, not time.
im being pretty reasonable about time. im not having a go at him about that, i would have liked it to be done earlier, as i never know who or when someone is going to be in the house when im at work.
But i am at work so doesnt distirb me, would be nice to leave my washing, undies etc out on my bed etc etc tho and know what state my house will be in when i get home, but its the ceiling im mostly have an issue with :-)
kazbanz,
May 14, 2:05am
I get where he is coming from. basically The ceiling needs to be repainted anyway so no point painting the patch. So I would get stuck in .clean up the rest of the ceiling and paint it.
christin,
May 14, 3:23am
Except I don’t have the money to do it for ages yet. It was going to be done when I do my kitchen which is ages away.
He hadn’t actually mentioned anything to me. Jusr ignored me when I said let’s sort something out.
I’m not asking for the whole section to be painted, just this patch, the slightly flakey bits you can’t see in the photo they’re that minor, are down the other end, not the patched area. I don’t care If he doesn’t paint that, I just want it to look all white like it was before the foot went thru.
It def looks worse than it was, a big unpainted patch is way worse than a few flakey bits down the end.
I thought that’s what they have insurance for,
heisei28,
May 14, 3:50am
Pick up three test pots of ceiling white and a roller with a pole and the tray. You'll have it done in 15 minutes.
christin,
May 14, 3:58am
I don’t know if I’d get it to blend in well. And worried the brown bits which are ripped gib will show through due to being slightly diff levels?
That and suck at painting snd if that easy why does he not do it? Lol. And I think he broke it. He should sort to how it was?
heisei28,
May 14, 5:03am
Yes, it might look terrible, but at least it'll be all one colour. Plus you'd get a good dose of self esteem doing it yourself.
At this stage of his career, it appears he can barely handle three straight days on what was meant to be a three week job.
christin,
May 14, 5:07am
I’ll give it a go If no luck via insurance but will try that first Asdon’t want a job that looks worse than it started with,
It’s a 3m stud too, not sure if that’s harder to paint with just a pole?
Also it’s the time. I live here on my own, work full time ans on call some weekends so by the time the weekend comes around it already fills up with grocery shopping, laundry, housework, gardening erc so like to enjoy the little free time I have :-). Painting is not enjoyment when you’re useless at ir hehe - I’d just make a mess and stress!
Okay with doors if I have to etc but tall ceilings sound messy ans hard! Yes I know not very handy woman sounding!
tygertung,
May 14, 6:14am
It isn't acceptable to put a hole in the ceiling and then not paint it after plastering.
I had a house rewired and it only took the electrician one day basically, plus a little bit the next day to finish off. They had 5 guys on it I think, so it shouldn't take more than a week for one guy. Maybe a little bit longer as it might be easier with a buddy, but 5 months is too long.
christin,
May 14, 6:38am
Yeah has been a while. Still not fixed a couple of finishing things.
There was Xmas and lockdown but still!
heisei28,
May 14, 6:43am
Good luck with insurance. 3m stud requires a 3m extendable pole. It's $30-40 for everything you need, you could even sand it slightly with the same pole with a sanding head.
I'm amazed your guy didn't just do that, but then 6 months to do three weeks work, he'd be looking at Christmas for a big ceiling job like that.
christin,
May 14, 7:14am
I’d be assuming he got someone in like he did for plastering. I really thought he would paint it after plastering.
I don’t have things like ladders to get up and around the lights etc either. Some of it goes under the lights, and would need to do the whole ceiling as I’m not an expert at blending so would need to get snd cut in around edges etc. a pro may be able to just do the patch.
So I’ll hope insurance does it, I did speak to them didn’t seem to be an issue they will sort with his insurance. No excess for me so nothing to lose,
richynuts,
May 15, 11:57pm
Resene test pots are lumbersider. Not ceiling paint.
perfectimages,
May 16, 12:47am
"Heisei28" did not mention Resene. Other paint manufacturers also do test pots or small tins and for a temporary fix it really would not matter what paint manufacturer's paint is used as you probably would not be able to colour match to the existing shade of white anyway
hammer23,
May 16, 2:30am
Christin,you are being given the run around by this sparky. There are two issues here and you need to separate them out. The time taken seems over the top because he is disorganised with his work schedule and now needs be given the message that you want the electrical work completed in one visit by ? date and no extensions. The damaged ceiling issue you seem to be on the right track involving your insurance company so stay with on that path. What you are entitled to is your ceiling to be in the same condition before he stuck his bloody great boot through it. Boots through ceiling should never ever happen, he is in them enough and knows what precautions to take but did not execise enough care. You need a professional gibstopper and painter to put it right. From what you have shared so far you have a good case for the disputes tribunal so you need to put your big girls blouse on give him the message or you will continue at his pace and standards. Last thing is to watch out for the withholding of the certificate of compliance game and others can advise on that. All the best,you desrve it.
pig-gal,
May 16, 2:44am
Omg. I can't believe this! Don't touch it, don't do a thing! This is all on him and you have done the right thing getting in touch with your insurance and this is why he should have insurance too. It needs to be fixed professionally, what he has done looks terrible. I think he is taking you for a ride as knows you are a woman on her own and too nice.it is not up to you to paint it, and anyone giving you that advice is not being helpful at all. I hope you got a written quote from him in the beginning as to what his rewiring work was going to cost?
pig-gal,
May 16, 2:47am
I would absolutely not be happy for a guy to be turning up to my house whenever either, it would actually creep me out that sort of thing and knowing where your key is.
christin,
May 16, 3:40am
The key is in a lock box and will be changing the number as soon as he’s finished. I thought that would make it easier on both of us ie trying to be nice for them snd me not taking time off work etc.
I have told him that I want it done soon etc snd he says things like he will turn up on Wednesday and finish off onFriday, comes Wednesday and then doesn’t turn up Friday.
Trying not to piss him off as I just want the job finished without hassle,
Only a few more things to go, little things, but will be so glad when it’s over snd done with !
I’m not painting myself as as I mentioned won’t do a good job, don’t have the tools, nor the time nor the $. That and it wasn’t my foot that went through it!
christin,
May 16, 3:44am
He does seem careless, three things broken and freezer left off, (had been moved into spare room, plugged into power board ). Never plugged the power board back in and guess he didn’t realise freezer on that, only lost about $60 worth of,food and mentioned it but never bothered further than that as these things happen but they do all add up and when takes so long just adds to it.
I think he underestimated the job but I walked through it with him. Gave him a house plan with new, existing erc all marked on there. There are a few new ones and old house so I guess that adds on the time but yeah.
Do Electricians have to be registered or have an industry group that you could ask to intervene on your behalf. have a look on one of his quotes/invoices to see if it says 'member of the XYZ association of NZ'. Failing that ask your insurance if they have any advice.
Hope it gets resolved soon.
christin,
May 16, 6:27am
Master electrician credited ans been going well over 20 years. Don’t have a problem with the electrical work, just the time, which I’m a bit annoyed about but can live with, just want the ceiling finished!
I think they’ve just been fitting me in around bigger jobs, cause they can.
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