Q: Does paying for a permitted bathroom include the unclogging of a sink?
The original quote for bathroom remodel (fully permitted, replace sink, tub, toilet and finishes) did not specifically call out for unclogging of sink drain. GC agreed verbally after quote was signed to unclog the sink drain. He sent out a plumber ("out of the goodness of his heart") and the plumber was not able to unclog the sink, GC claimed it was the owner's responsibility to unclog. Owners spent money on another plumber to attempt to unclog, meanwhile GC continued to finish bathroom and adjacent wall in bedroom (concrete block will plumbing inside the brick). Bedroom wall and bathroom were completed, however sink clog appears to be much more difficult, requiring demo of completed work and refinishing. We feel that GC completed the finishing work too fast, and while owners will pay for added cost of the more invasive sink unclogging work, the owners should not have to pay for the re-finishing work a second time.
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Interesting. The GC rushed to finish the job, in order to get paid, and the plumbing was not operational. Now you have to demo the new construction. Possible negligence on the part of the GC because the warning bells should have gone off when the gratuitous plumber could not unclog the drain. BTW- What did you pour down that sink???? You should consult with a Construction/real estate attorney in your local area to see what can be accomplished.
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