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Buying services - quality of service

Ask yourself whether the work has been carried out with reasonable care and skill. If you feel that this is not the case then tell the supplier and ask for the work to be rectified. You should also be able to claim reasonable expenses and losses.

If the supplier does not put things right to your satisfaction:

  • write a letter to the supplier stating clearly what you want them to do and a time scale
  • keep a copy of the letter
  • take photographs of the poor workmanship as possible evidence.

Look at a sample letter of complaint.
(Items you need to substitute in the letter are shown in green).

 

Manager's name here
Trader's company name here
Trader's street address
Trader's town/city here
Trader's county here
Trader's postcode here

Your name here
Your street address
Your town/city here
Your county here
Your postcode here

22 March 2003

Dear [Manager's name here]

On [date of purchase] you supplied [full details of service] from [insert: store/shop details and address if a large company].

Unfortunately the [insert name of service supplied] is not satisfactory because [give a full description of problem]

I have already brought this to the attention of [name of staff member].

[Mention any discussions/phone calls/dates]

As I am not satisfied with the response I have been given, I am writing formally about my complaint.

Under the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982, the service should be carried out:

  • with reasonable care and skill
  • in a reasonable time [have you agreed a time with the supplier?]
  • for a reasonable price [have you agreed a price with the supplier?]

In addition, any goods/materials supplied should be:

  • of satisfacory quality
  • fit for their purpose
  • as described

I request that [insert what you would like the suppler to do]

I would appreciate a response within [14 days or a reasonable time] outlining what you intend to do regarding my complaint. If necessary I will pursue this action through the small claims court.

Yours faithfully

[signature]

[your name]

If you still do not get satisfaction:

  • Ask for a second opinion in writing from another supplier including costs of putting the work right.
  • Claim this money from the original supplier.
  • If the supplier is a member of a trade organisation then ask for their help.
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