Our chimney cleaner has a vaccum cleaner and scoops up any mess he makes. He even polishes the inside pipe, which is our wood-fire chimney.
However, not all workmen consider the aftermath as their business.
Workman no. 2
Darn this one
He cemented some holes that had appeared between the flagstones.
All the stones are now covered in a film of cement. It can't be scrubbed off but we're hoping heavy winter rains might wash the worst away.
Thumbs up and a bonus for this young workman
He threw the leftover cement slush over the geraniums and the container he used ended up in the garden too.
But
He's a cousin and cheap
He brought our first load of oak logs
And stacked it without being asked
Great to get good workmen.
ReplyDeleteThat's for sure!!! Makes a huge difference
DeleteMine got slung outside the wood shed...for me to stack...😍
ReplyDeleteYeh, actually the extra 10 euros for him possibly made a difference
DeleteNumber Two may need a quiet word in his ear 😁🙄
ReplyDeleteA quiet word? A kick up the 'you-know-what'!
DeleteI was always told that you can tell the quality of a workman by how he leaves his tools overnight. And I've always found that to be true. As your job was a one day job, it doesn't apply, but he should have at least rubbed it down (after an hour or so) with a wire brush. You should send K round to have words with him!!!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately he's a cousin and a drinking pal. We tried scrubbing it next day but it was too late.
DeleteI'll learn to to live with it
My wood gets put away byt the delivery boy, I tip him generously. Rachel
ReplyDeleteI also have someone working for me now who is a good professional, painting the walls and sealing all the cracks that this poor house has. He is the neighbor's son, I can't complain about him.
ReplyDeleteFamily 'helpers' can create problems. Among my grandchildren there is one who is a careful, conscientious worker, and one who is quick and a little slapdash, and covers his mistakes so they cannot be seen. Difficult!
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