A homeowner has been left reeling after a builder she hired to renovate her kitchen abruptly abandoned the job after just three days, only to then demand sexual favours in exchange for completing the work in a series of shockingly explicit text messages.
Kitchen Renovation Takes Disturbing Turn
The woman, identified only as Amy, had carefully sought recommendations before hiring what she believed was a trustworthy plasterer to re-plaster her kitchen. Initially, the work progressed without any apparent issues, giving her confidence in her choice of tradesman.
However, on the third day of the project, the situation took an unexpected and concerning turn. After working for just three hours, the plasterer silently gathered his equipment and left the property without providing any explanation or indication of when he might return.
Explicit Demands Replace Professional Communication
When Amy contacted the tradesman to inquire when he planned to return to complete the half-finished kitchen plastering, she received a response that left her stunned. Rather than offering a professional explanation or apology, the builder bluntly stated he would not be returning to finish the job under normal circumstances.
"No I'm not coming back," he initially responded, before proceeding to make an explicit proposition. The plasterer stated he would only complete the renovation work in exchange for sexual favours, graphically outlining what he expected from the homeowner.
In his disturbing message, he concluded: "So that's why I'm not coming back cos, I want to do naughty things to you. Now if ya up for that then, I'll come back up. Don't worry about the money, not bothered about that."
Homeowner Expresses Shock and Disbelief
Amy expressed her complete shock at the inappropriate advance, particularly given what she described as merely hospitable behaviour during the work. She explained she had simply offered the tradesman cups of tea while wearing comfortable clothing, noting there was a significant age gap between them that made the situation even more uncomfortable.
"I only made him a cup of tea a few times in my fluffy PJs," she told reporters, adding that the plasterer was "old enough to be my dad." The homeowner had expected professional conduct throughout what should have been a straightforward home improvement project.
Social Media Reaction and Wider Concerns
After sharing screenshots of the text exchange in a local Facebook group, Amy's post attracted thousands of responses from equally appalled users who expressed outrage at the builder's behaviour. Many commenters described the tradesman as "creepy" and urged Amy to report the incident to appropriate authorities.
One social media user remarked: "Wtf bit of a creep needs reporting," while another sarcastically noted: "Wow he sounds proper professional and dedicated to his line of work." A third commenter quipped: "Well, you know from experience he doesn't finish the job so I'd definitely pass."
Broader Implications for Consumer Protection
This disturbing incident highlights significant concerns about consumer protection when hiring tradespeople for home improvement projects. While many builders operate with professionalism and integrity, cases like this demonstrate the vulnerability homeowners can face when contractors behave inappropriately.
The situation raises important questions about vetting processes for tradespeople and what recourse is available to consumers when professional boundaries are violated in such an extreme manner. Amy's experience serves as a cautionary tale for those undertaking renovation projects, emphasising the importance of thorough background checks and clear contractual agreements.
Despite the distressing nature of the exchange, Amy maintained a degree of humour about the situation, noting the "silver lining" that at least half her kitchen had been completed before the builder's abrupt departure and inappropriate demands.
