Tradesman does exceptional work but has an extremely bad flatulence problem, homeowners don't know what to do: ‘There has to be some degree of professionalism in this situation, right?’

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Sep 7, 2024 4:00 PM EDT

When you become a homeowner, your house is your baby. You only want the best for your baby, right? So you do your research, you put in the time, and you find the best tradesman around to do work on your home. But what would you do if the tradesman did great work, but had a different awkward problem?

In the case of this homeowner, they're baffled. They are very happy with their hired contractor. He is helping them redo their bathroom and he is doing an exceptional job. His work is very professional. And they would like to stay professional with him, however, he has a little gassy problem. The man will not stop ripping loud ones that are extra dank. The smell lingers in there for hours even after he leaves. They've turned to Reddit for advice on what to do, but most people are saying to give the man a break. What would you do? Read the entire situation below! 

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    "We are currently working with a tiling contractor who is doing a great job except the issue of how often and loudly he passes gas...' "
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    Contractor with excessive flatulence. How to handle. Hello All, My husband and I are having our bathroom remodeled. We are currently working with a tiling contractor who is doing a great job except the issue of how often and loudly he passes gas. We are concerned if we say something he may be embarrassed or think we are being petty.
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    There is no electricity in the bathroom now to vent it and the smells stay for hours. I work from home in the next room over. He often times talks to himself while he works, I heard him say to himself "lord make me fast and accurate" and let out a disgusting *art with a loud groan proceeding. There has to be some degree of professionalism in this situation right?
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    NiceGuysFinishLast · 17h ago • If you've got a tile guy that's showing up on time, sober, and staying in budget, while doing work that you like? Deal with the flatulence...
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    Richard-N-Yuleverby • 15h ago Poor dudes probably got Crohn's disease or something seriously wrong with his gut, and he knows about it already. If he does good work, live with it.
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    Puzzleheaded Leader79 • 17h ago Buy a fan for ucks sake
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    schnucken 17h ago • Don't worry--a good tile job is a joy forever. The gas will pass!
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    • suitupyo 17h ago It's part of the process. Let him cook
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    • CHEEZE_BAGS 17h ago let the man work, he has a method. MotaMonster 16h ago • Let him cook!
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    Klutzy-Profession330 He could be ill? 17h ago Maybe he doesn't realize you can hear him? I understand wanting the noise and smell to stop. Don't be petty, be kind. Assume it's an illness and find ways to lessen your distress. Get a long cord, and a fan that is loud and effective.
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    Silent-Entrance-9072 17h ago It's in the bathroom. Where else is he supposed to let it rip? Flatbedtrucking CA • 16h ago Your logic is sound...
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    koreandoughboy21 17h ago I think there are a-lot of home owners here who would give an arm and a leg to find a contractor who does a great job and who's only fault is that they pass gas too much.
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    queentee26 17h ago I mean, even if you say something, what will it change... The guy probably has poor digestion and that won't go away just because you embarrassed him. Open a window & spray some deodorizer when he leaves.
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    • Mangos28 17h ago I might take this as a sign to improve ventilation somehow. If his smell can sit for hours, so will your new bathroom's smells.
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    Subject_Education931 16h ago I understand your concern. It's unsettling. It's your home. If your contractor is otherwise polite, doing a good job, and you've got a good rate just deal with it. Once the bathroom is done, the smell will be gone, and this will all be behind you. In the interim, use an air freshener and a plug in fan and an extension chord to ventilate. Perhaps, open the window in the bedroom? You'll be laughing about this soon.
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