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to sort out all old wiring anywhere - I explained an impossible task what with wires to tv, satellite, electrics, door bells, entryphone, telephone lines - but yes, any redundant old wires I was going to re- move anyway -
She didn't mention the lift or notice it until I mentioned it..... ooooh she said, I like it very much...... and then said the lift cage could also be same clour - I just didn't believe it..... fantastic. She didn't mention anything else at all, nothing!
If that’s not also considered “game, set and match”, I’m not sure what could be - and yes both Segar and I have copies of the email..! Mind you, previous correspondence identified this situation and scenario....
Mrs Hillgarth responded on 11 September 2014 @11.06:
Paul,
Following my visit at Mitre on Tuesday, it appears that you are doing the internal work yourself, which is not what had been agreed at the board meeting on 23rd May 2014.
In the minutes of the meeting of 23rd May 2014, it says explicitly that A&R Lawrence have been ap- pointed to carry out the external and internal refurbishments and it also says that ‘PBC mentioned that savings could always be made by seeking independently sourced quotes for some of the works especially the internals.’ Could you elaborate on this and tell me who is doing what as far as the in- ternal is concerned? Or if you are the solo internal decorator?
I would like you to state exactly what internal work they are doing, and supply me a breakdown of the costs of the internal so that I know where we are.
I look forward to receiving the breakdown of costs and please try to keep it to the point, it’s a pretty simple exercise since you should have all the facts at your fingertips.
I replied to Mrs Hillgarth almost by return @11.35h on 11 September 2014:
You're late my dear.... and cost me a lunch!
My bet was you'd be back with troublesome queries by midnight the day you visited!
I have already advised Flat 9 who posed the exact same queries that Management are proceeding on schedule on budget and best they await the finished workings throughout the building and once accounts are published, they can peruse all aspects.
I was not going to send the following information until Sunday, but seeing as you've posed the query, it seems an opportune to send it now. But I can safely assure you that I personally am NOT doing the works solo...... they are being done by your preferred contractor A.R. Lawrence for the agreed budget of £115,019.
I have, though, done the lift, which is NOT included in the Surveyor's Specifications, as advised to you in a previous email after your visit (I attach the quote (£11,602 incl. vat) to do what I have suc- ceeded in doing for under £200 of spray paint. In fact I've actually done more than their quote speci- fied, considerably more!)
Since the scaffolding commenced installation on Sunday 31st August, exactly two weeks ago, Man- agement have already saved Lessees exactly £1177.56 OFF the budgeted £105, 019.
This has been accomplished by Management stepping in and doing various workings which we knew could be done at a more economical cost (in brief, shop signage (COSTED BY A.R. LAWRENCE FOR £800 plus vat which Management have produced for £125.......and tidying up visible wiring and making Meter Cupboards which A.R.Lawrence costed at £922 plus Vat for 3 meter cupboards and
Best, Michele