Hi All..
I am a painter and decorator and done some refurbishment work for my dads new girlfriend back in September, As she was so called family there was no quote or written agreement (foolish I know). She was fully aware of my prices and agreed for the work to continue. Within the past month the whole family has fallen out and she is disputing the amount of work I done and disputing the amount of money owed. I have sent letters and an invoice stating exactly how much is owed and why. Total bill is for £1059.00 for labour, Cash advances for materials and fuel.
Today I received a postal order for £47.98 and a letter stating "We have received the invoice from K.S Decorating and would like you to know that we have acknowledged it. We appreciate the help you gave to X and Y while they fitted our new bathroom suite.As this was a kind gesture on your behalf and we have paid back all money owed we feel this bill is unjustified and incorrect. Here is a breakdown of what we owe you. - £74.98 for materials purchased for us less the price of a new door lock as our key was not returned. The door lock was £27.00"
My invoice was not for installing the suite, it was for tilling and decorating that I had no help with.
I have a few pictures and text messages that prove I was there and done the work but nothing with her agreeing to pay the full £1059.
I have one message with me asking for the full amount and her reply was "I don't want to do this by text"
Does anybody know what my next move should be and whether I stand a chance of getting my money.
Any advise would be gratefully received.
I am a painter and decorator and done some refurbishment work for my dads new girlfriend back in September, As she was so called family there was no quote or written agreement (foolish I know). She was fully aware of my prices and agreed for the work to continue. Within the past month the whole family has fallen out and she is disputing the amount of work I done and disputing the amount of money owed. I have sent letters and an invoice stating exactly how much is owed and why. Total bill is for £1059.00 for labour, Cash advances for materials and fuel.
Today I received a postal order for £47.98 and a letter stating "We have received the invoice from K.S Decorating and would like you to know that we have acknowledged it. We appreciate the help you gave to X and Y while they fitted our new bathroom suite.As this was a kind gesture on your behalf and we have paid back all money owed we feel this bill is unjustified and incorrect. Here is a breakdown of what we owe you. - £74.98 for materials purchased for us less the price of a new door lock as our key was not returned. The door lock was £27.00"
My invoice was not for installing the suite, it was for tilling and decorating that I had no help with.
I have a few pictures and text messages that prove I was there and done the work but nothing with her agreeing to pay the full £1059.
I have one message with me asking for the full amount and her reply was "I don't want to do this by text"
Does anybody know what my next move should be and whether I stand a chance of getting my money.
Any advise would be gratefully received.
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