Dealing with remodel issues
05-10-2011, 02:41 PM
#23
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We run an HVAC an Elec Co this deposit business is something that bugs me we have a guy here that requires one up front and then your stuck with him and his time table plus he doesn't have to please u because he's paid pretty much We have a contract signed before we work but no money is payed till the job is done or if we do have a draw Its one for the rough in and one for the finish out
05-10-2011, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ssgramma
Originally Posted by roda
Maybe I'm not understanding Did you pay for the job before it was done
75% deposit was required - I still owe the balance.
05-10-2011, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Radiana
Originally Posted by ssgramma
Originally Posted by roda
Maybe I'm not understanding Did you pay for the job before it was done
75% deposit was required - I still owe the balance.
05-10-2011, 03:51 PM
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I feel for you!!!
We had a contractor do some work, lucky for us he lives across the street and is now a good friend. Shortly after he finished the big job he retired and his son took over. When it was time to do the deck his son was here, dug a hole for the deck footing and DRILLED right through our septic tank!! To make matters worse, he picked up his stuff and LEFT. Never said a word to my husband who was home at the time. Husband went looking for him, found the hole, saw the inside of the septic and damn near blew a gasket himself.
It was very difficult having "words" with Chris (the son) because we were such good friends with Ed (the dad). But Dad and son came over and husband gave son what for and dad backed up husband 100% and told son "if you expect to get more contract work in this town you better make him happy because I'll make sure that he tells everyone what you did".
I say by all means the contractor needs to know what is expected, and when you are not happy, and what he can do to make you happy. I can understand mistakes whether theirs or someone elses, mistakes happen, but regardless of the cause the contractor has to make sure that the mistakes are fixed.
We had a contractor do some work, lucky for us he lives across the street and is now a good friend. Shortly after he finished the big job he retired and his son took over. When it was time to do the deck his son was here, dug a hole for the deck footing and DRILLED right through our septic tank!! To make matters worse, he picked up his stuff and LEFT. Never said a word to my husband who was home at the time. Husband went looking for him, found the hole, saw the inside of the septic and damn near blew a gasket himself.
It was very difficult having "words" with Chris (the son) because we were such good friends with Ed (the dad). But Dad and son came over and husband gave son what for and dad backed up husband 100% and told son "if you expect to get more contract work in this town you better make him happy because I'll make sure that he tells everyone what you did".
I say by all means the contractor needs to know what is expected, and when you are not happy, and what he can do to make you happy. I can understand mistakes whether theirs or someone elses, mistakes happen, but regardless of the cause the contractor has to make sure that the mistakes are fixed.
05-11-2011, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ssgramma
I can't begin to tell you the depth of my hots for Mike Holmes. ;-)
05-11-2011, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ssgramma
Thanks guys - I'm starting to feel a little better (calmer?).
I have never had someone drop the ball THIS badly. And we took the highest bid as it was the most reputable company in town! I mean how dang hard can it be to lay 3 small areas of vinyl???
I seriously considered tiling them myself but didn't really know how to deal with hardwood transition strips or the pedestal sink in the powder room. I guess I should have figured it out!!!
The owner's better figure out that a pretty deep discount is in order or their good name will quickly turn to mud!
I have never had someone drop the ball THIS badly. And we took the highest bid as it was the most reputable company in town! I mean how dang hard can it be to lay 3 small areas of vinyl???
I seriously considered tiling them myself but didn't really know how to deal with hardwood transition strips or the pedestal sink in the powder room. I guess I should have figured it out!!!
The owner's better figure out that a pretty deep discount is in order or their good name will quickly turn to mud!
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