Today, we finally have new steps and walkway at our current house. After 2 days delay starting the project, the contractor finished replacing the steps and walkway at our current house. Overall, we are happy that it is finally done so we can move on with listing the house. However, one of us is not happy with the final product. So unhappy, that we held off on paying any additional money to the contractor until we have a chance to further discuss what can be done to fix the problem.
We want to know, what would you do? Take a moment to view the pictures below and let us know how you would feel in this situation. We are looking for honest feedback.
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| Old walkway |
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| Old walkway |
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| New walkway |
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| Old walkway |
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| New walkway |
We are OK with the walkway, even though we lost about 4 inches on each side because the contractor didn't want to mess up the grass because we plan to have a realtor take pictures of the property and house within the next few days. After expressing our disappointment with the 4 inch gap on each side of the walkway, the contractor said he would come back and fill in the sides with top soil. Maybe we will plant some flowers down the walkway and that will solve the problem. Now onto the steps...
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| Old steps |
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New steps
From this point of view, maybe not so bad. |
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New steps
This doesn't look like the old wall |
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New steps
This doesn't look like the old wall |
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New steps
This doesn't look like the old wall |
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New steps
This doesn't look like the old wall |
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New steps
This doesn't look like the old wall |
Now to be honest it's not horrible or unlivable; however, it is not what we agreed upon and that is where one of us has an issue. One of us wants to pay the contractor and move on; the other one wants to either have the contractor provide the product that was agreed upon or accept less money for a product that doesn't match what was agreed upon.
What are your thoughts?
