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Marcia Francis replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Hi MWJONES & LJN - Jacksons Fencing - Terms & Conditions; http://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/terms-conditions.aspx Also not sure if you saw the link I put on re Guarantees; http://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/Guarantees.aspx Hope this info…"

Feb 12

Torin replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Hi Graham I guarantee all my hard landscaping for 5 years, and offer a 10 year guarantee on Marshall's jobs, i have found that these are the sort of guarantee clients are looking for when choosing a contractor! However I have often felt 5 years…"

Feb 10

Graham Griffiths replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Many thanks to everyone on the huge response to this, good to hear everyones opinion i think the general feeling is maybe I should have walked away or at least signed a disclaimer, as dave said above there are many variables to guarantee against, am…"

Feb 9

Thermo replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"whilst i totally agree about the merits of 4 inch posts over 3 inch posts, i beg to differ about local authorities and architects. How many new housing estates or housing association developments have you been on where you see nothing but 3 inch…"

Feb 9

Brook Landscaping replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"I no times are bad in the current economic climate and we all tempted to do work that is below personal recomendation when or we think we are going quite (just to get the work!), but your description sums the problem up, dont carry out sub standard…"

Feb 9

PRO MemberDave Bruton replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"I was asked recently, for the first time, if I offer a gaurantee for my work. Although it may appear as though you have a lack of faith in the quality of your work, I think it's asking for trouble to provide gaurantees as certain customers may…"

Feb 9

Chris Lloyd-Davies replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Hi Graham The point about trades men needing a forum for how to deal with bad or unscrupulous customers has never been more true.I keep hearing about customers trying to wriggle out of paying for work that they've had done. When a customer…"

Feb 9

PRO MemberMWJONES replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Does any one have T&C for fencing jobs? If so would you care to share please."

Feb 9

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Feb 8

PRO MemberGardens4u.co.uk replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Same here - Interesting maths I'd never imagine 9" or 16" ... :) I will use in future advice !! Thanks "

Feb 8

PRO MemberGardens4u.co.uk replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Perfect answer if you can't ignore the con-man ! "

Feb 8

Gareth Wilson replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"It is unfortunate but cheap, cheap, cheap often means miether, miether, miether and alarm bells always ring with me when this happens I now tend to veer clear of these people as best I can. The 4in post point is a good one but yet again difficult…"

Jan 31

Marcia Francis replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Morning all - This is a classic example of a client cutting costs and not understanding or listening to advise of the effects of high winds or life expectancy of a fence panel and posts. Any install in areas of high winds should in all honesty, have…"

Jan 31

PRO MemberDavid Cox replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Another point, although sometimes difficult to make in practise... If a customer starts repeatedly cutting costs by lowering the spec on a job - Walk away - they are obviously going to try and get away with the lowest quality materials and will…"

Jan 31

Graham Griffiths replied to duncan ross's discussion What is the minimum guarantee that is offered on work.

"fair point!"

Jan 31

John Baker replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind

"Just found this discussion and surprised nobody has commented on use of 3" posts. If a customer wanted cheaper panels, I would go along with his wishes after appropriate warnings, but, assuming it was a 5' or 6' panel, I would decline…"

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