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re: What is it with contractors of any kind and their inability to follow through?
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:28 am to Buck Dancer
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:28 am to Buck Dancer
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i want to pay you to do a job and they still are always late, don't show up, whatever.
I say that all the time. I WANT to give you my money but you won’t take it
This post was edited on 10/29/19 at 8:28 am
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Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:29 am to PiscesTiger
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We need our friend Matt to come back and jabber with us.
He had a two week rant on Next Door a month or so ago that was quite entertaining. Now that’s a douchebag to complain about.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:29 am to Jdiggy
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Don’t hire contractors that expect money up front. Pay at the end of of the job. If the contractor can not float your residential project for a month, they are too risky to be doing business with.
Both estimates we got were a percentage of completion payment schedule. I figured that was standard.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:30 am to TDsngumbo
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Yesterday I set an appointment for 8:00 this morning with a drywall contractor to come do some work for me
How much work was it? If it's just some patchwork im sure he doesn't give a frick
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:32 am to The Spleen
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Both estimates we got were a percentage of completion payment schedule. I figured that was standard.
We did that with Acadian House Kitchen & Bath in BR a couple years ago. Paid a percentage over the course of the project. But they are a very, very reputable and trustworthy company to deal with so we were comfortable doing that.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:32 am to TDsngumbo
Contractors stack more jobs than they can handle then string you along until they can finally get to you
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:33 am to Jdiggy
Maybe, maybe not. It’s according to the scope of the job. I’m not going to “float” my money on your project if it is a sizable one. However, a legitimate contractor will never “get ahead” of the customer. If I have done work, provided material, paid payroll, it is reasonable to get a draw. My usual schedule on larger jobs is 30% after tearout and material delivery, 30% after rough work is complete and the remainder upon completion. Contractors are no different than any other service provider, building a relationship helps. OP, hope you guy shows up soon.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:34 am to Howyouluhdat
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How much work was it?
An entire bedroom.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:35 am to PiscesTiger
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We need our friend Matt to come back and jabber with us.
That was an epic melt. He had a lot of nerve coming in here and tried his damndest to convince the OT he wasn’t a fraud and that he was not responsible for stealing money from hard working people. The guy’s a real POS.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:35 am to TDsngumbo
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Exactly. No way I’m paying up front.
Small jobs for sure.
Now if it is a few grand, 1/3 up front. OP, why not just do it yourself? Oh, forgot some people just don't want to get their hands dirty.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:35 am to TDsngumbo
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What is it with contractors of any kind and their inability to follow through?
you get shitty service when you go with the cheapest bid
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They’re obviously making so much money that they don’t need my business!
They are probably backed up from the shite weather we have had the last week. They should still respond to your texts/calls but when weather pushes back one job, it pushes back everyone's job behind it
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:37 am to fishfighter
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OP, why not just do it yourself? Oh, forgot some people just don't want to get their hands dirty
I’ve done that before but I had surgery on my arm a few months ago (don’t worry, the wife has picked up the slack
) and probably shouldn’t be doing that kind of heavy lifting right now. This post was edited on 10/29/19 at 8:38 am
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:38 am to TDsngumbo
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What is it with contractors of any kind and their inability to follow through?
Anyone do any work with Ozuna's Painting? I've got them doing some stucco repair work tomorrow and Thursday...
Online reviews seemed favorable and their level of communication has been top notch thus far.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:39 am to TDsngumbo
very few contractors have interest in home renovations unless it's customers with big houses and money. More money and better work in new homes
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:41 am to TDsngumbo
Got you and yes, I understand about health and construction work.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:41 am to TDsngumbo
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If you’re a contractor and you’re reading this post... frick YOU, you inconsiderate unprofessional dickwad.
Just do it yourself like a real baw would
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:43 am to TDsngumbo
Too much work right now and few care about customer service.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:43 am to TDsngumbo
I understand it would be hard to be a contractor. what I don't understand is there inability to be on time.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:43 am to TDsngumbo
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have been renovating my house little by little for a few years and each time I’ve had an appointment with a contractor the following happened:
1. They don’t answer their phone and never return voicemails or texts
2. They just don’t show up at the time they say they will
3. Or they just don’t show up at all
Who is recommending these people to you???
You should be pissed off at that person.
There are a LOT of outstanding contractors and subs in the Baton Rouge area.
This post was edited on 10/29/19 at 8:47 am
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:45 am to Tigeralum2008
Great painters. Not sure about their plaster but that is something that needs to be watched.
Big Christians. Only one that will have a cervesa is the dad.
Big Christians. Only one that will have a cervesa is the dad.
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