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Duncan Attwell, aka Merlin Timber Frame, MTF Projects, Cleeve Mill Estates and probably something else by now

A builder who owes MILLIONS all over the country both in bad debts and poor workmanship remedials has just relocated from Somerset back to the Gloucestershire area.

If this post can save just one member from being ripped off then I'm happy.




Note to MODS - this post is evidence based on public record, not personal opinion.
 
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watch out, MDJ. there's a shark in your pond.
 
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find some customers that he's ripped off and feed him to the goblin.
 
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find some customers that he's ripped off and feed him to the goblin.

Tel, if only it was that simple! The goblin doesn't seem to have very sharp teeth anymore.
 
Note to MODS - this post is evidence based on public record, not personal opinion.

I've left this standing for now but it's up to Admin ultimately. Can you give some links to evidence/public record of bad debts and poor workmanship that would back up your claim??
 
I'm from Gloucester... Cheers for the heads up, will keep an eye out and spread the word! :)
 
Is it me that just does things a different way ... last bad debtor to me was frogmarched to a cash-point machine .... not many people dare argue with the local MCC as they don't mind watching my back when some low-life scum tries pulling a fast one.... tis a great thing been in a profession that can build you favours up ;)........
Disclaimer!

I fear my approach is illegal and im not in any way suggesting anyone copy but i live by the rule 'treat me how you expect me to treat you' because what comes around goes around.

When the law protects the offender and ignores the victim then thats when i ignore it ;)
 
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My mate done this the other week, well sort of...he followed the customer down to the bank as he only had £50 cash at home for a £1400 job.

The customer when asked for payment on completion of the work (which he said he was happy with) said to his daughter, looks like we cant go on holiday now as Ive got to give the electrician all of the holiday money. The little girl burst into tears :(

Trying the emotional blackmail or what!!

My mate said, look we agreed the price and job beforehand, you gave me the go ahead and Ive also got a family to feed so pay up and then they both drove to the bank!
 
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I've left this standing for now but it's up to Admin ultimately. Can you give some links to evidence/public record of bad debts and poor workmanship that would back up your claim??

Will a Judges summary be sufficient public record?! There is actually much more to this link which is private - but you should read the Judge tear these two new a*holes when he eventually goes to judgement. Something like £650k against them off the top of my head just for remedials alone!!!

www.fishersgate.org/documents/Court PreliminaryAward full.pdf‎
 
My mate done this the other week, well sort of...he followed the customer down to the bank as he only had £50 cash at home for a £1400 job.

The customer when asked for payment on completion of the work (which he said he was happy with) said to his daughter, looks like we cant go on holiday now as Ive got to give the electrician all of the holiday money. The little girl burst into tears :(

Trying the emotional blackmail or what!!

My mate said, look we agreed the price and job beforehand, you gave me the go ahead and Ive also got a family to feed so pay up and then they both drove to the bank!

:shocked3: That's an awful thing to do !! Fancy playing with the emotions of a poor innocent sparky like that.
 
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Total scum. There a builder round me that's on his 4th company now took another spark I know for 27K lost his house scum I hate them
 
Will a Judges summary be sufficient public record?! There is actually much more to this link which is private - but you should read the Judge tear these two new a*holes when he eventually goes to judgement. Something like £650k against them off the top of my head just for remedials alone!!!

www.fishersgate.org/documents/Court%20PreliminaryAward%20full.pdf‎
this link is duff ...maybe someone ahead of you here Rockingit... and watching your every move :lipsrsealed2:
 
this link is duff ...maybe someone ahead of you here Rockingit... and watching your every move :lipsrsealed2:

I think it's the code on their website.

Just go to Home - Fishersgate and browse through to it as it's definitely there, and also more of their story, too.
 
Total scum. There a builder round me that's on his 4th company now took another spark I know for 27K lost his house scum I hate them

Somebody who loses £27K to a builder is unlucky but there are times when we all need to walk away from bad payers. Cut your losses!
 
Somebody who loses £27K to a builder is unlucky but there are times when we all need to walk away from bad payers. Cut your losses!

If that was aimed my way - totally agree. Mine was two years ago almost, but it'd be good to stop someone else falling foul.
 
I worked for builder he was flash and had a silver tongue some how managed to get top end jobs it was that sort of money monthly so you never minded him getting into for that much at the time. Wouldn't dream of letting anyone owe me that sort of money now
 
find some customers that he's ripped off and feed him to the goblin.
or put him in the can...

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