A questionable contractor

1/6/2017 at 6:20:04 PM

Hire another company, find someone who has experience in decks and has been around. Make sure they have a business license and liability insurance. don't pay another cent to this person they are scamming you.

1/6/2017 at 8:46:26 PM

Review the contract and than see what they are a member of. You can report them as well a BBB. But like the other person Said, hire a reputable company, ask for references.

Best of Luck

Daryl

Ridgewater Homes

1/6/2017 at 9:03:16 PM

I would suggest that, if you have a contract, that you look it over carefully and if it states, in print,as you mentioned, bring it up to the contractor and mention legal action. An estimate is one thing, a quote or contract is much more binding. If the work was not done, don't pay. If the material is higher than was quoted, don't pay unless there is a clause stipulating "subject to market value at the time of purchase" ... or something similar. Don't be intimidated. A contract is binding and he/she should honour it. Take legal action if needed, or at least use this as a threat. Call the legal aid in your area and they can help.

Regards,

Mark

1/6/2017 at 11:03:01 PM

It's always discouraging to hear stories of this nature, as so many of us try so hard to build and maintain a good reputation, not only for ourselves, but for our fellow contractors alike. In an industry riddled with tales of poor workmanship, service, and misunderstandings, resulting in potentially catastrophic outcomes, we recognize the stress and uncertainty that may present itself during these types of evaluations.

1/7/2017 at 11:34:54 AM

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1/7/2017 at 2:30:42 PM

A written Estimate / Quote is almost the same thing as a signed Contract. If money was exchanged as a deposit prior to the work beginning ,this is now considered a legal and binding agreement between you and the contractor and everything that is described in that Estimate/ Quote/Contract. Write the contractor a well worded letter (even get a lawyer to right it if you choose) Compliment him on his excellent work now and before. Politely asking him to complete the job in accordance to the Estimate/Contract by a certain date...End

of May ??? ( Be reasonable )

If the above is not fulfilled then you can hire another contractor to complete the job and sue the First contractor for breach of contract and recover your costs. (These guy's unfortunately give us all a bad name)

Good Luck

1/7/2017 at 4:45:30 PM

Plus 1 to Sarah from Timmerwerk.

Cheers

John Kuehnl-Cadwell

Master Electrician

Datawise Solutions Inc

1/10/2017 at 9:41:39 AM

Good morning Lorrie,

So sorry to hear you have had a terrible experience with your project.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you require further assistance and guidance.

There are many options to get the project back on track and finished to your expectations.

thank-you

Dave

360renos.ca