If you want to be disappointed...........hire a contractor!!!!!!

[redgtxdi]

First off........no, contractor didn't run off with my money (though I've heard plenty of those and even remember my folks running into a prob like that when I was a kid).

In this case, I have a feeling my GC found a better (read that "better paying") job and mine has been put on the back burner.

Based on last week's conversations and after a few days in a row of constant work, I assumed work was to continue this weekend, but......well.......silly me. I waited Friday, no-joy. No prob, actual weekend doesn't start 'til Saturday, right?. Well, Saturday morning I went ahead and did my part of the work needing to be done before GC stepped in and waited.

and waited....

and waited.....

No-show.

So, figured the same was comin' Sunday...and it did. Now, I figured Monday's a new week, surely things are back on track. Silly me.........ya, NO!!

Just left messages so we'll see what the story is.

Contractors = :thumbsdown:

 

[Gothgar]

QQ

 

[zerocool84]

Why wouldn't you call the day before to confirm if they were going to work or not? Assuming anything at any time for anything is just stupid.

 

[JS80]

What kind of work are you doing?

 

[redgtxdi]

It's a bathroom remodel. (Around $6K worth of work)

 

[Regs]

Tell that too my father. I laugh whenever "Mr Handy Man" hires a contractor. I almost feel sorry for the bastards. They thought their boss was bad, wait until they see my old man.

 

[Greenman]

He should have called you if he couldn't make it to the job, that's just bad manners. You need to call your GC and let him know that you want to be updated if something changes. You need to be in the loop.

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: Greenman
He should have called you if he couldn't make it to the job, that's just bad manners. You need to call your GC and let him know that you want to be updated if something changes. You need to be in the loop.

"I assumed" = Key Words. I don't think there was any set plan. He's just making assumptions based on when he worked before and is not in control of the project.

 

[bctbct]

He should have called you. Many times its not about the money but who is putting the most pressure on him. If its any consilation....the guy hes working for now was probably cussing him when he was working for you.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

and it's totally possible that you don't know that there's a reason he can't continue work. if there's one thing that certain, the majority of people have no clue what happens behind the scenes

 

[HappyPuppy]

I have never, ever, had a problem with a contractor. Of course I make sure it is written into the contract that there are 'no show' clauses and 'non completion' penalties. Every time the 'contractor' doesn't complete something by a set date he gets penalized. If I had wanted headaches I would have done the job myself.

 

[bctbct]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I have never, ever, had a problem with a contractor. Of course I make sure it is written into the contract that there are 'no show' clauses and 'non completion' penalties. Every time the 'contractor' doesn't complete something by a set date he gets penalized. If I had wanted headaches I would have done the job myself.

oh, you're one of "those guys". We charge extra up front for you

 

[imported_weadjust]

I had a problem with a roofer that was supposed to be one of the better roofers in town. He didn't replace some rotten decking and just did sloppy job. It's a good thing my wife works at the biggest law firm in town. When it was all said and done he refunded 3k on a 6k job to call off the lawyers. Cost me about $300 for a home inspector and filing fees. Free legal work is an excellent job perk.

 

[Gothgar]

contractor, I am disappoint

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: weadjust
I had a problem with a roofer that was supposed to be one of the better roofers in town. He didn't replace some rotten decking and just did sloppy job. It's a good thing my wife works at the biggest law firm in town. When it was all said and done he refunded 3k on a 6k job to call off the lawyers. Cost me about $300 for a home inspector and filing fees. Free legal work is an excellent job perk.

was replacing rotten sheathing in his contract?

 

[Newbian]

Do you have some sort of contract with person or are you just hoping for the best?

 

[quakefiend420]

i love how passive aggressive ATOT can be

 

[BriGy86]

http://www.northrupremodeling.com/

This guy seems alright so far. He actually showed up for estimates and calls us back.

 

[bctbct]

Originally posted by: BriGy86
http://www.northrupremodeling.com/

This guy seems alright so far. He actually showed up for estimates and calls us back.

I bet that house looks out of place in that neighborhood.

 

[SparkyJJO]

DIY

 

[SandEagle]

www.servicemagic.com

find contractors, read their ratings, run a BBB check on them, ready to hire

 

[Red Squirrel]

If you want something done well do it yourself, is what I say. Problem is lack of time. Hard to do big jobs when you work all day and it's nice to get home from work and see progress, when getting a contractor.

I so regret getting a contractor for my kitchen tiles though. It's my mom that kept insisting and insisting that I wont be able to figure out how to do it myself and it will end up being a mess.

1k later... I really regret it! And he screwed up so I need to fix up a few things myself, possibly involves removing a few tiles... the metal thingy that joins to the hardwood is too high and is a tripping hazard.

Glad I feel comfortable doing electrical. While most electricians are very code compliant and will do a job right, it only takes one to do a crappy job which could cost me my house.

 

[redgtxdi]

Originally posted by: Newbian
Do you have some sort of contract with person or are you just hoping for the best?

Ya, it's all in writing. I know he's basically a good person, but as in most work these days, communication is huge. (Dare I say "timely" is more important now than ever?)


Up until yesterday I actually *was* concerned that there was something beyond anyone's control keeping him held up. However, I've come to learn (with help) that the inability to make a phone call is not the problem.....(if there is one).

Sad thing is, I probably won't be surprised by the explanation. It will probably be part-lie, part-truth in an effort to pacify me, finish the job, get the money & get outta here. Good news is I've probably got about a couple grand worth of tools & materials in my garage so it probably wouldn't be in his best interest to just up & houdini at this point.

C'est la vie.

 

[imported_weadjust]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: weadjust
I had a problem with a roofer that was supposed to be one of the better roofers in town. He didn't replace some rotten decking and just did sloppy job. It's a good thing my wife works at the biggest law firm in town. When it was all said and done he refunded 3k on a 6k job to call off the lawyers. Cost me about $300 for a home inspector and filing fees. Free legal work is an excellent job perk.

was replacing rotten sheathing in his contract?

Hell yeah. There were some low spots in the decking due to water damage by the chimney. He used a couple of layers of shingles to make it look like the decking had been replaced. I filed a warranty claim with the shingle manufacturer (the roofer was a certified/recommended installer for their product). The shingle manufacturer inspected the roof and completed a report with a punch list to replace almost 50% of the roof. The shingle manufacturer threw the contractor under the bus to avoid being named in the law suit.

 

[imported_weadjust]

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