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I renovated a flat without written quotes
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What happened
Everything was agreed verbally with a builder recommended by a neighbour. The final invoice was 70% above what we discussed and I had nothing in writing to argue with.
What it cost me
€21,000
Time lost
7 months
Emotional cost
Furious
What I learned
Get every quote in writing, itemised, before anyone touches a wall. A recommendation is not a contract.
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