Bad drywall job! Help me fix it??
by
Judy
+5
My drywall guy did a lousy job of cutting around light switches/outlets and the can lights on the ceiling, and since he could not fix the light switch/outlet covers after 3 attempts, I won't let him back in the house! Any ideas on how I can EXTEND these can light covers without having to get up there (10Ft ceilings!) and remud and repaint??? EXPERIENCE SPEAKING: DO NOT PAY THEM UNTIL YOU ARE HAPPY!!!
That's a shame. I have never had a contractor that didn't honor his commitment. You may have to keep bugging him even though you don't want him back in your house. You paid him and it is his reputation at stake for future jobs. I would make sure to mention social media in passing, I don't give up easily where it comes to my finances!
So sorry this happened to you! For future reference, here is a link on how to hire a contractor.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
If it were me, I would document thoroughly, hire a qualified licensed contractor to repair and then take the first contractor to small claims court to recover at least some of your costs. And provide reviews for the bad contractor so others do not hire them.
Just go to an electrical supply place and get a larger cover for a can light. This will cover that hole. Also, report that lousy contractor.
You can get larger trims for the can lights. If that doesn't work get some flat plastic even foam board and cut some "donuts" out larger than the existing trims. Remove the trim and place the "donuts" up, replace the trim. For outlets and switches you can get oversize covers.