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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Contractor vent - didn't show up
We had an appt to have our bathroom reglazed this morning at 9am. Which would mean us not being able to use the bathroom for the weekend, etc. A lot of rearranging. So as of last night, no phone call to confirm. I called and left a VM. This morning no phone call. I took everything out of my bathroom nonetheless...
My DH calls me this morning and says the guy can't come but can come on 9/25 (A Monday!) How am I supposed to get ready for work. I want to call him and say the deal is off. Thank God we did not put any $$ down.
Why do contractors do this??!!   
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
 I would find someone else!
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| Posted 9/15/06 11:00 AM |
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lulugrrl
My 3 Blessings
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
I HATE when contractors do this!!!!! This happened to me recently to fix a ceiling in my house..umm hello, if you have no intention of coming, don't bother putting in a bid.....GRRRRR
I would find someone else if I was you!
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| Posted 9/15/06 11:01 AM |
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MrsRbk
<3 <3 <3 <3
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Michelle
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
I would definately find someone else. This happened to me last weekend with a roofer. He called three days later to say that he thought our appointment was on another day, and can I call him to reschedule. I did not return the phone call, and hired someone else.
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| Posted 9/15/06 11:52 AM |
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
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Kristen
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
I would definately find someone else!!!
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| Posted 9/15/06 12:07 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
I find that a lot of contractors do this. It's very frustrating!!!
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| Posted 9/15/06 2:16 PM |
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joenick
Us
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Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
Welcome to my life! I had a contractor DISAPPEAR for a week in the middle of a HUGE job in my house. I had 2 gutted rooms (1 was the kitchen) and my son was 1 1/2. No phone call...nothing!!!
My DH had to go to Brooklyn to the guys house and leave a note on his door threatening a law suit!
I swear, there are some low-life contractors out there!!
Good luck!!
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| Posted 9/15/06 2:51 PM |
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KLSbear
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Karen
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
My # vent about contractors and service people in NY. I've had them show up to review the job, promise to send an estimate, and never send it, or just never show to even discuss the job. I've left messages and they don't even bother to call back. Are they really that busy or just crappy at running a business????
On the other hand, I'm giving 5 stars to the tree sprayer we contacted. He called back the next day, and apologized for not calling the day I left the massage. His wife had just had triplets and he got home at 6:00 AM! He promised to stop by during the week to look at the trees and he did!!! Despite being a new dad with triplets - kudos to him!!!!
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| Posted 9/15/06 5:27 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
I hate contractors. They are so unreliable. One minute they are great the next not showing up or calling to even say they are not showing up just plain rude. Esp when you rec someone to them and they do this to them
So unprofessional
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| Posted 9/15/06 9:23 PM |
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dpli
Daylight savings :)
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
The good ones are busy because they do show up and do good work. the bad ones seem to just not care about repeat business or recommendations.
I think they also overbook sometimes in order to make sure they are keeping busy enough to make a living. I might give a guy a second chance, but after that, I would find someone else.
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| Posted 9/16/06 10:00 AM |
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sophie78
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
This is the story of my life!!!
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| Posted 9/16/06 1:11 PM |
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
Again ladies, I will RAVE about my contractor! NEVER did they not show up when they said (and this job has been going on for almost 2 months)...He always keeps us updated as to what they're doing next, etc. I hear so many horror stories, but I guess I Just lucked out!!!
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| Posted 9/16/06 3:39 PM |
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Phyl
R.I.P. Sweet Mia ♥
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
I absolutely hate when this happens.Very unprofessional and I would not let him do the job! I've been left in the middle of a disaster before and some of them just don't care! Good luck on finding a reliable person, they are out there.
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| Posted 9/16/06 3:51 PM |
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Freddie
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Freddie
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
Posted by dpli
The good ones are busy because they do show up and do good work. the bad ones seem to just not care about repeat business or recommendations.
I think they also overbook sometimes in order to make sure they are keeping busy enough to make a living. I might give a guy a second chance, but after that, I would find someone else.
you hit the nail on the head!
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| Posted 9/17/06 8:17 AM |
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MommyofG
just the girls
Member since 5/05 9461 total posts
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Janice
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
Posted by Scotty-CassidysMom
Again ladies, I will RAVE about my contractor! NEVER did they not show up when they said (and this job has been going on for almost 2 months)...He always keeps us updated as to what they're doing next, etc. I hear so many horror stories, but I guess I Just lucked out!!!
can you post who you are using or FM me? thank you
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| Posted 9/17/06 10:34 AM |
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
Posted by girlygrl33
Posted by Scotty-CassidysMom
Again ladies, I will RAVE about my contractor! NEVER did they not show up when they said (and this job has been going on for almost 2 months)...He always keeps us updated as to what they're doing next, etc. I hear so many horror stories, but I guess I Just lucked out!!!
can you post who you are using or FM me? thank you
I'm using Kadlec Construction. They're in Port Jeff Station but work all over the Island. I seriously will sing their praises to anyone. They have been nothing but fantastic.
Ph # 631-331-1303...George
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| Posted 9/17/06 1:27 PM |
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MommyofG
just the girls
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Janice
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Re: Contractor vent - didn't show up
Posted by Scotty-CassidysMom
Posted by girlygrl33
Posted by Scotty-CassidysMom
Again ladies, I will RAVE about my contractor! NEVER did they not show up when they said (and this job has been going on for almost 2 months)...He always keeps us updated as to what they're doing next, etc. I hear so many horror stories, but I guess I Just lucked out!!!
can you post who you are using or FM me? thank you
I'm using Kadlec Construction. They're in Port Jeff Station but work all over the Island. I seriously will sing their praises to anyone. They have been nothing but fantastic.
Ph # 631-331-1303...George
thanks!!!!!!
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| Posted 9/17/06 6:49 PM |
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