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Bad Contractor Work
How to tell whether a plumber's, HVAC installer's or builder's finished job is up to code, what to photograph, what to say, and when to withhold payment, file a complaint or go to small claimsBy Imad Muratspahic
Length3h 26m
About this audiobook
The plumber's truck has pulled out, the invoice is on the counter, and something under the sink looks wrong, or just different from what you pictured. You cannot tell whether you are looking at a shortcut or a perfectly normal installation, and you are not sure whether you are allowed to say anything. Bad Contractor Work is a plain-English guide for homeowners who need to judge finished plumbing, HVAC and building work, raise it fairly, and know what recourse exists if it is not fixed. It gives you two simple tools: the Four Tests, which show whether the job matches the contract, the code, the manufacturer's instructions and basic craftsmanship, and the Fix Scale, which sorts a problem into Cosmetic, Correctable, Redo or Danger so you know what to ask for. This is not a book about hiring a contractor, pricing a quote, claiming on a new-build warranty or suing a home seller; those are separate subjects. It starts at the moment the work is done, or nearly done, and you have a question and an unpaid balance. Inside, you'll learn: You do not have to become a tradesperson, and you do not have to win a fight. You need a calm method, a good file and a clear next step.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length3 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 7, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Bad Contractor Work
2Important Notice
3Is This Right? The Question You Can't Answer Alone
4Chapter 1: The Four Tests and the Fix Scale
5Chapter 2: Stop Rules: When It Is Not a Negotiation
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6Chapter 3: The Work File: Evidence Before It Disappears
7Chapter 4: Plumbing: Normal, Sloppy, or Not Allowed?
8Chapter 5: HVAC Installs: Lines, Ducts, Clearances and Paperwork
9Chapter 6: Building Work: Concrete, Roofing, Tile and the Contract Mismatch
10Chapter 7: Is It Up to Code? Permits, Inspections and the Building Department
11Chapter 8: A Second Opinion Without a Sales Pitch
12Chapter 9: Redo, Repair, Credit or Tear Out?
13Chapter 10: What to Say: The Conversation and the Written Notice
14Chapter 11: Money: Final Payment, Holdbacks and Getting Paid Fairly
15Chapter 12: The Escalation Ladder: Who Can Actually Help
16Chapter 13: Small Claims, Settlements, NDAs and Online Reviews
17Living With Work You Have Checked
18Quick Reference: Checklists, Scripts, Glossary and FAQ
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