Beware of ‘Fontanería Vives’ plumber. - Page 5

Janice51 wrote on Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:14am:

Sounds like we had the same builders! My bilingual ‘builder’ was recommended to me by English friends, who got the recommendation from a well-known Brit estate agent. Who, by the way, actually laughed when I saw him recently about recommending him!!!

I have had water coming in from a reformed part of my property, damaging items stored there, and although they accepted responsibility, they started to put things right, then disappeared. Nothing new. As I mentioned before, trades here are totally under their wives’ control, get the shopping, a...

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...ttend to childcare, do the school run, etc. They do not have time to work, lol.

I swear I have been patient, tried to help the guy running the show, but I have come to the end of my tether. I am now having work done by British people who have shown themselves to be far more professional and capable than any locals. I just want the work finished before I kick the bucket!!!

Let us know how you get on.

Jigsaw1030 wrote on Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:22am:

Sorry to hear about your experience.  I’m not British and have never had a British builder.  I’ve had Spanish , South American , Russian , Polish and so on.  Always recommend fro. Others and they they feel bad.   Even Spanish people from the north I know with holiday homes...

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... in Costa Blanca are shocked by the work ethic or lack of as I have many Spanish neighbours in one of my places and they also have same experiences.  It’s crazy.      Are you referring to sunshine villas. I don’t know many agents here in Sax , just the ones I dealt with on a sales. Sunshine was one and then another. My experience was good.  I can’t blame people who recommend as I have had friends who have builders work for them and then refer to me and then we both got screwed. Then another occasion as well. It’s par for the course.  That’s why no more reform property for me. I don’t even want to have to change a toilet. Haha.     Have a good rest of week and stay away from Jose Vives for any work if you want your money / stress free / and an actual job completed. ;) 

Jigsaw1030 wrote on Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:22am:

Sorry to hear about your experience.  I’m not British and have never had a British builder.  I’ve had Spanish , South American , Russian , Polish and so on.  Always recommend fro. Others and they they feel bad.   Even Spanish people from the north I know with holiday homes...

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... in Costa Blanca are shocked by the work ethic or lack of as I have many Spanish neighbours in one of my places and they also have same experiences.  It’s crazy.      Are you referring to sunshine villas. I don’t know many agents here in Sax , just the ones I dealt with on a sales. Sunshine was one and then another. My experience was good.  I can’t blame people who recommend as I have had friends who have builders work for them and then refer to me and then we both got screwed. Then another occasion as well. It’s par for the course.  That’s why no more reform property for me. I don’t even want to have to change a toilet. Haha.     Have a good rest of week and stay away from Jose Vives for any work if you want your money / stress free / and an actual job completed. ;) 

Stephanie86 wrote on Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:02pm:

Although I have nothing but sympathy for people unfortunate enough to have been cheated by others, I find it unfair to tarnish everyone in Spain. We have used both Spanish and English owned firms, for major renovation works, heating repairs etc etc. We have had nothing but excellent service, comp...

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...leted on time and efficiently, exactly to the presupuesto. The same applies to any legal dealings we have needed.

There are good and bad in all countries, and for those who seem to deeply dislike and mistrust anything and anybody here, why are you here still?

Tom1916 wrote on Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:41pm:

I fully agree with you Stephanie, this has been my experience also. I have had extensive work carried out in our house in the last two years by a small construction company based in Torrevieja who were totally above reproach, from start to finish they were a pleasure to work with. Your thoughts r...

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...egarding Ex pats complaining about rampant corruption, I have not experienced any "sleazy dealing" here over the last 21 years, I find they are no worse than some of the cowboys one comes across anywhere on the continent, and yes I am confused as to why they continue to live  here if that is their experience...

Stephanie86 wrote on Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:54pm:

I am pleased that you also have a positive experience, Tom, at least the few of us are not alone! There are poor tradesmen everywhere, this is unfortunately a fact of life, but if people are finding this so oppressive, I reiterate, why are you still here?!

Jigsaw1030 wrote on Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:20pm:

Because you try to give the benefit of the doubt. They all talk a good game.  When you hire a legit business, you should feel safe and secure. I can tell you in Canada , a legit business would never pulls this crap. Blatantly steal from you the. Ignore you or legal requests.   I live Sp...

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...ain and have been here for many many years. Unfortunately it’s a country where between people and even government agencies you get ripped off. I try to neve have to have things done herr, but at times you do and you have 50/50 chance to be scammed or poor quality work done. Even Spanish people from other parts of Spain shake their heads at how work is conducted in this region.  It’s sad and gives people and country a bad name.    Either way. Scum bag thief’s should be posted so others are not also scammed.    Maybe they will stop if the $ stops. 

valerie70767 wrote on Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:00pm:

I’m so saddened to read this thread. That this persons name is being blackened in public, without right to reply is disappointing. He has done work for me without any issues. I happen to know that over the past few months he has had major family problems, all of which have fallen on his shoulde...

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...rs to sort out. I am aware of what these issues are, but it’s not my tale to tell, particularly on a public forum.  I’m not in anyway excusing what’s been happening, just remarking there are at times other sides to a story.  

He may not be the best and could probably have dealt with things in a different manner, but to balance things out, I have had no issues with him or his work. 

valerie70767 wrote on Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:00pm:

I’m so saddened to read this thread. That this persons name is being blackened in public, without right to reply is disappointing. He has done work for me without any issues. I happen to know that over the past few months he has had major family problems, all of which have fallen on his shoulde...

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...rs to sort out. I am aware of what these issues are, but it’s not my tale to tell, particularly on a public forum.  I’m not in anyway excusing what’s been happening, just remarking there are at times other sides to a story.  

He may not be the best and could probably have dealt with things in a different manner, but to balance things out, I have had no issues with him or his work.