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Getting Work Done on house not body! Rant!

dulwich — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:21:11 GMT

As I have posted before we are in throes of moving back to CA so called builder - who originally gutted and redone our house - been here 14 years - now needs few minor repairs so called same builder as he did good job. He is local.

He was coming last Thurs No show - then Fri a.m. No show so definitely today Mon 8 a.m. At 11.00 a.m. DH in town and sees builder with his 2 men sitting in our local bar - they have two big open doors and you can see inside from the street - with shots and beer. DH told them we have been waiting for them since 8 a.m. to be told 'we're having a meeting be there in a min'. Now noon and I can hear their truck! That's my Monday!

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DrakesMomma — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:27:49 GMT

He is treating you like your business isn't important. I would call someone else.

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Q4u — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:42:33 GMT

There's no way I would hire him, obviously his business is too profitable to consider your job that important. What has happened to people who are grateful for the work and the opportunity? The attitude is utterly amazing to me!!

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Mz iMac — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:34:15 GMT

"At 11.00 a.m. DH in town and sees builder with his 2 men sitting in our local bar - they have two big open doors and you can see inside from the street - with shots and beer."

"Now noon and I can hear their truck!"

So now you have drunken workers doing "minor repairs" on your house. Not only that, drinking on your time & w/your $$$$$$!

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Scooby Doo — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:34:30 GMT

14 yrs ago is a long time. Things change in a shorter time period than that. Surely there must be someone else to do the work. I think the writing is on the wall with this guy.

I had a contractor work for me in 2009/2010. He was on time every day and did a good job. Fast forward. I just look him up this morning and he is in jail for drugs and possession of a firearm for a restricted individual.

I'll make a bet with you that your guy won't show up when he's supposed to, and he won't finish on time. You should get a contract with all the t's crossed and i's dotted.

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2blonde — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:57:10 GMT

I would have told him to forget it. Obviously he doesn't want your business. As others have mentioned, a lot can change in 14 years.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:58:22 GMT

That just means he isn't interested in your business. So, find someone else.

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BirkiLady — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:13:57 GMT

@dulwich After the first TWO no-shows, you didn't get the hint that he wasn't reliable? The red flag was flying before your husband found the guy in a bar this morning. You should have been interviewing other contractors for the job! Time is of the essence and you've been wasting your own time.

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dulwich — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:14:34 GMT

This builder is now semi-retired only takes on 'small jobs' that is why we went back to him. He and his girlfriend have been to our home on quite a few occasions at parties, etc. This is a very small town everyone knows everyone.

Anyhow DH just told him to leave but we did pay him monies for materials so that will be the next battle - or not.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:28:45 GMT

@dulwich wrote:
This builder is now semi-retired only takes on 'small jobs' that is why we went back to him. He and his girlfriend have been to our home on quite a few occasions at parties, etc. This is a very small town everyone knows everyone.

Anyhow DH just told him to leave but we did pay him monies for materials so that will be the next battle - or not.

I'm on the builder's side with this. He gave you a message loud and clear, he did by not showing up because he assumed that like 99% of home owners, you would just find someone else. Whethere or not you have socialized with the man or not is totally irrelevant. Business is business. Even in a small town. What you call a small job might not be what he calls a small job. 14 years is ancient history and he never promised you life time service. He should return the money for the supplies or give you the supplies.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:48:34 GMT

In a bar at 11 a.m.? NO WAY would I let him touch my house.

Glad you fired him. Doesn't matter if you "know" him and the g/f, means nothing when it comes to business.

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riley1 — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 21:09:24 GMT

drinking at 11 am? Find someone else - someone more reliable that actually wants to work.

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hckynut — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 21:13:22 GMT

@dulwich

Do you have a "finish by date" in your contract?

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dulwich — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 21:55:18 GMT

@chrystaltree Update - he just called and said he really wants to do the job, has purchased materials, and will be here tomorrow 8 a.m.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 22:28:47 GMT

@dulwich Sure he wants the job NOW. I would NOT trust a guy who is in a bar at 11 in the MORNING when he was supposed to be meeting with you or at your house.

If you DO employ him, put this in the contract:

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE and a date it must be completed by.

I have seen Judge Judy and Judge Marilyn Milian tell this to people REPEATEDLY.

Without that clause, this clown can take his own sweet time.

IS HE INSURED? YOU NEED TO SEE PROOF. I really think hiring him is a big mistake...

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Mz iMac — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 22:39:07 GMT

@dulwich wrote:
Update - he just called and said he really wants to do the job, has purchased materials, and will be here tomorrow 8 a.m.

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dulwich — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:01:08 GMT

@hckynut We have 10 days left here before we move - builder said work we wanted done - mostly carpentry, would take about 2 days and quoted us for job. He said he would do it last Thurs & Fri - who knows the wonder of it all! Not too small a job as our quote was $1,600 - and he is only taking small jobs now.

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AuntG — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:07:57 GMT

We had that with a painter so found another one. Was a little worried about his laid back style, but it turned out okay.

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dulwich — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:09:45 GMT

@Love my grandkids Yes he is fully insured gets all the permitsetc., if required. He worked 6 mos on this house when we bought it and did great work. Over the years he moved his business out of the area and only recently returned to our town where we were delighted as he was - and is? - a good builder and he knows the house.

DH was very surprised to see him in the bar this a.m - who knows what happens to people over the years be assured in this town all will be revealed!

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Scooby Doo — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:42:10 GMT

@dulwich wrote:
@chrystaltree Update - he just called and said he really wants to do the job, has purchased materials, and will be here tomorrow 8 a.m.

Then you have absolutely nothing to complain about.