Builder's 2-word reply to driveway request makes woman start 'blazing row'

22 May 2024 , 12:47

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The builder kicked off with the woman (Stock Image) (Image: Getty Images)

When contractors come to your house to do work, you expect them to have respect for you and your property - and for your neighbours.

One woman, however, reached the end of her tether after launching into a "blazing row" with a builder she knew was ignoring her wishes, as the civil conversation they were having randomly "escalated".

She explained that the builder wasn't working for her, but he kept parking across her driveway. She'd tried to be reasonable with him and ask nicely, but he kept ignoring her, so when she confronted him again, things got nasty very quickly.

She took to the popular forum Mumsnet to share what had happened, writing: "He keeps parking across my driveway. I've asked him again to move it and he said all I have to do is be polite and ask him each time.

"I responded by saying I was polite the first time and how about he just doesn't do it. And wow did it escalate. He was screaming that he pays road tax and can park where he wants, I pointed out it's a dropped curb so no he can't.

"Honestly. It got so much worse, he called me a f**king b***h. Now I feel vulnerable in my own home. Am I being unreasonable? I shouldn't repeatedly have to ask someone to stop blocking my car. I've noticed he doesn't block the driveway of the people he's working for."

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In the comments, people assured her that the builder had behaved totally inappropriately. One wrote: "Wholly unacceptable. If I were you I’d have a word with the people who he IS working for- I’m sure they want to avoid p***ing off the neighbours (you). They might be able to prevent him from doing it again."

Another shared: "Take pictures every single time. Talk to those he is working for. Is he working for a bigger company or self-employed - if there is a company to complain to, do that. I'd also consider reporting him for the violence."

Someone fumed: "His threatening behaviour and swearing at you is a huge red flag. I'd be reporting it to the police", with one Mumsnetter saying she should report him to the council: "I'd ring your local council parking enforcement team and get them to ticket/tow him. That'll sort it."

Danielle Kate Wroe