smithy266 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 If they were taking away those bits, I would have hoped theybwould have cleared away all the rubble too..... You are right to be suspicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L00b Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Subject to the facts in the OP being both true and all the facts, don't let the company fob you off either: I believe that, technically, what their employees have done could be classed as theft by deception. If I am correct (I'm always open to correction), try and use your position of strength with the company and demand that they both return your property and clear the rubble, as consideration for you not pressing charges against them (the company is liable for its employees). Edited May 28, 2015 by L00b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carosio Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The copper price varies daily and between scrap yards. A firm in Manchester is giving £3.10/kg. Plumbers tend to regard metal scrap as a perk of the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I had a new boiler and water tank fitted yesterday, and the fitters took the old tank and boiler away saying they get into trouble if they don't take it back. It's my own house and therefore I consider it my property. I just wondered if it's of any value and why they were so defensive. They left all the rubble for me to dispose of but took what they seemed to want. Definitely get in touch with the company and file a formal complaint, also explain that you expect recompense for the value of the copper AND that they pay for the bill of professional removal of the rubble. ---------- Post added 28-05-2015 at 10:03 ---------- Subject to the facts in the OP being both true and all the facts, don't let the company fob you off either: I believe that, technically, what their employees have done could be classed as theft by deception. If I am correct (I'm always open to correction), try and use your position of strength with the company and demand that they both return your property and clear the rubble, as consideration for you not pressing charges against them (the company is liable for its employees). As usual, me and Loob are on one line Sorry, didn't read the whole thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The copper price varies daily and between scrap yards. A firm in Manchester is giving £3.10/kg. Plumbers tend to regard metal scrap as a perk of the job. but lying to take it away is still not on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackrunner Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 but lying to take it away is still not on. Exactly I have just emailed them and await a response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy266 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I would probably have phoned, not e mailed....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Threaten them with bad publicity on social media, and name and shame them. ---------- Post added 28-05-2015 at 15:09 ---------- I would probably have phoned, not e mailed....... I would have written a letter, and kept a copy. Do all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackrunner Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I received a voice mail message saying it will be returned to me next week. No mention of the question I asked about if they requested it back, or the fitters took it upon themselves to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 They probably need a week to rob some other poor sod of their water tank, so they can give that one to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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