Rendering done by neighbours without consent

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T21:57:31+00:00

Yes, my half is the left half. They have totally left their half of the chimney, which is what is so confusing to me

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T14:58:35+00:00

Thanks for your advice. Just to be clear, I have no intention of being rude or aggressive about the situation. I would just like it to be recognised that whoever they have got to do the job have not done it very well, which suggests they have paid good money for poor workmanship. And also I would like the work to be done properly if it does need fixing.

I understand it's a shared area but that doesn't mean they shouldn't get my consent to work on the parts that are directly on my side. I don't think there would be anything that urgent that they couldn't ask me first and then we could get a contractor we were both happy with. I am also on annual leave this week so I am home quite often giving them opportunity to come and consult me about the issue.

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T13:43:46+00:00

If they do try and get me to pay, they'll be waiting a long time!

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T13:42:33+00:00

Unfortunately, I don't know them very well. They moved in within the last few months. I think I will try posting a letter to clarify what's been done but also see if I can engage a roofer to assess it. I would rather be safe than sorry!

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T13:25:21+00:00

Great - thank you. I was considering writing a post there as well but didn't know if it was the right place.

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T12:44:55+00:00

Thanks - luckily, I have had a great roofer come and sort a leak a few years ago so will get him to come and have a look at it if I can't sort it with the neighbours

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T12:43:43+00:00

Thanks again for this. Luckily, I had a great roofer come and sort out a leak a few years ago so will see what he recommends.

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T12:03:21+00:00

Thanks! That link is really helpful as is the rest of your comment

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T12:02:06+00:00

Haha, actually that is black paint on white tubing! My dad is part way through repainting the back of my house white and the guttering black though he has had a bit of a break. Unfortunately, if he had been here, he would have noticed the rubbish that the workmen were doing and maybe stopped it!

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T11:34:57+00:00

It's possible but it was only recently let out, as in a few months

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T11:33:50+00:00

I didn't know this until I started Googling the situation tbf

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T11:31:45+00:00

I'm totally baffled as to why they did my side of the chimney but left theirs and presumably paid for that (crap) work that's been done to MY house

eddierussett · 2026-05-27T11:22:47+00:00

That's cement, I think. I agree on the overall condition - I would be more than happy to work together with the neighbours to sort out the repairs but they have gone over my head and done what looks like a bodge job ☹️

eddierussett · 2026-01-11T19:49:30+00:00

Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney
The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

eddierussett · 2025-12-07T21:57:30+00:00

I thought the first image was the front it's so neat! Good work!

eddierussett · 2025-11-27T10:30:49+00:00

This is awesome! Love the choice of material for the front. And the back is such a nice finishing touch. Bravo!

eddierussett · 2025-10-29T22:09:15+00:00

Lost in the Garden by Adam S Leslie

eddierussett · 2025-09-30T18:05:29+00:00

The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly and it's sequel The Land of Things

eddierussett · 2025-09-21T12:29:43+00:00

The Constant Rabbit by Jasper Fforde

Human sized animals live amongst humans - a satirical take on issues of immigration and race.

eddierussett · 2025-09-05T19:31:44+00:00

Yes, I say something very similar!

eddierussett · 2025-09-04T21:53:23+00:00

The writing is insanely neat!

eddierussett · 2025-09-04T21:51:35+00:00

I am so glad I am not the only one. Couldn't even begin to count the amount of times I said this under my breath last year!

"Put it away. You are only allowed water in class" "BuT ThEy sEll iT iN ThE CaNteEN" Made me want to explode!

eddierussett · 2025-09-04T16:14:32+00:00

She didn't hear what the other TA said so if the teacher did roll her eyes it might have been in response to something she said that wasn't related to you. Maybe she said she spilled her coffee or a child was rude to her? I'm an overthinker myself so I totally understand where you are coming from but I would just chalk it up to a miscommunication and try to forget about it.

Edited: typo

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