Clearing up building mess

Question

Who's responsible for cleaning up the mess after building work is completed? My builder has left a mess and says it's not his job to clear it. Is this true?

Chris · Accepted Answer

Every trades person has their own view in this, but I’ve always tidy up afterwards, I believe if they leave mess then it shows poor workmanship as it’s cutting corners

Robert · Answer

I have been a builder for 50 years now and we have always left jobs in a tidy state. In my opinion, if the mess is caused by work completed then it should be cleared away by the trade.

Anthony · Answer

No he should take all the rubbish away with man n van if he's not priced for skips

Nazmul · Answer

It is the builder's responsibility to clean after completing the job.

Laurentiu · Answer

Being a tradesman is your duty to clean after yourself

Brian · Answer

If it’s builders waste it’s his job. If it’s your waste then your job.

Cam · Answer

If this mess is related to the work he is done then is his responsible to clean up the mess

Magatte · Answer

It depends really. Usually major works and Labour and materials contract are the builder responsibility to get rid of the mess.

Gary · Answer

Hello Kelly. I always clean up my mess and take away,or have a skip on site. Definitely down to the Builder unless the customer says otherwise. Gary 
G.T.Building Services

Sean · Answer

Definitely not true. When I price a job I always include waste removal. He's definitely not professional.
I'd be offering extra or seeking certified rubbish clearance.

Clearing up building mess

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