mild rant, contractors and repair folks
Having run. what I feel is a successful business, for 40 plus years. We have always called folks back. And showed up when we said we would. On occasion, where something came up, we always call or e...
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winnietrey wrote:
...We have struggled of late with both contractors and repair folks, in terms of getting them to show up or call back...
Put 50% down on a shower remodel for a plumber. Got scheduled. Got screwed by the supplier and delayed. Plumber went dark. Phone disconnected. No address found. Eventually got connected with a friend who told me the plumber always has breakfast at the local greasy spoon. Tagged him that way.
I ended up doing most of the job. He was just a laborer. Did a crappy job on the plumbing he did do. I ended up having to replace a Y-section because it was cut wrong and leaked. And the shower drain was just wedged in at a 15 degree angle around a beam. I fixed it right with two 45 degree pieces to get around the beam.
To top it off.... This guy was recommended through the church Men's group.
Yeah, I am a little soured on contractors right now. Been doing the rest of the house remodel work myself. At least I know who to get mad at when it is screwed up.
-Eric
