Have you ever FIRED a Contractor?

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

This is my SECOND time.

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

shaggygirl · ‎11-24-2011

@RinaRina wrote:
This is my SECOND time.

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Sounds like there must be an interesting story behind your firing of the contractor. Are you going to share it? Nosy me.

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

I was hoping to hear other's stories first.

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

In my area, building contractors are so busy that they cannot obligate themselves to any new projects until treated lumber becomes more available.

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

@shaggygirl wrote:
@RinaRina wrote:
This is my SECOND time.

@
Sounds like there must be an interesting story behind your firing of the contractor. Are you going to share it? Nosy me.

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I'll keep it brief - - -

The first one was "bait and switch".

The 2nd, which was today, was a time management issue. There were always "glitches".

Basically, if I have 5 conversations with you and 5 email exchangess, and every conversation I have with you is contrary to the previous conversations or emails, then we have a problem.

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

What kind of "glitches"?

Can't get parts, materials, supplies, workers? If it's any of those reasons, don't blame the contractor. We are in the middle of pandemic.

silkyk · ‎03-03-2011

Yup....after his wife came by (with his baby girl) and asked for his paycheck because she was afraid he would not bring it home (aka drink it up).

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@RinaRina

When I did my kitchen reno this company came "recommended" by others who got kitchens done very reasonable. The OWNER turned out to be a total Ahole - we had many disagreements YET the workers were wonderful.

After I thought about it - i had paid in full for the all the materials and at that price couldn't take a chance of him bailing! Who knows if they'd ever come back! (Seems to happen alot in FL take you $$ and not return to do work)

Watch Judge Judy there's always someone with a "bad" contractor story!

I learned my lesson after the kitchen to only hire licensed, bonded and insured contractors who really HAD LICENSE AND REFERENCES.

I've used the same guy for the last 4 major renovations I did and yes, not cheap but worth the "peace of mind".

My flooring was completed yesterday and as always, to perfection!!

happycat · ‎09-18-2010

I have not, but I have close family members that really should have. One thing I have learned is its not a good thing to mix business and pleasure. I'd have a hard time at this point hiring a friend to do anything.

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@homedecor1 wrote:
@RinaRina

When I did my kitchen reno this company came "recommended" by others who got kitchens done very reasonable. The OWNER turned out to be a total Ahole - we had many disagreements YET the workers were wonderful.

After I thought about it - i had paid in full for the all the materials and at that price couldn't take a chance of him bailing! Who knows if they'd ever come back! (Seems to happen alot in FL take you $$ and not return to do work)

Watch Judge Judy there's always someone with a "bad" contractor story!

I learned my lesson after the kitchen to only hire licensed, bonded and insured contractors who really HAD LICENSE AND REFERENCES.

I've used the same guy for the last 4 major renovations I did and yes, not cheap but worth the "peace of mind".

My flooring was completed yesterday and as always, to perfection!!

@homedecor1

You must be happy they're done1 We did hardwoods 2 years ago throughout most of the house, so happy the change was made...and happy when it was finished!

Post pics if you can.