I had to get a repair to my siding, the estimate was $300. The repair was done and the bill came today for $225. There are some good guys left.:)
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I had to get a repair to my siding, the estimate was $300. The repair was done and the bill came today for $225. There are some good guys left.:)
There sure are Dennis- they’re just so darn hard to find!Quote:
Originally Posted by dennis thompson
I am surprised that he did not demand cash as soon as the job ended or even payment up front. Sounds like a good guy. Let your neighbors know about him so he can stay in business for when you need his services next.
I wish my neighbor remembered who did her roof two years ago. I would like to hire them since they did a good job at a fair price.
Bill D.
If they did a real good job, they likely applied for a permit. You may be able to find out from the county who it was.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Dufour
The other thought on this is for warranty purposes, there was likely some paperwork given to the customer. If not, there may not have been a permit in place.
jtk
Yes there are some goods ones still around. There are about as many 'good' customers around too. I deal with mostly home owners on a daily basis and frankly would rather not if I could get away with it. I gave a woman good service in about that exact same way. Repaired siding on her house when she was selling her house. Told her it would be about $250 and ended up charging less than $200. She paid immediately and all was well. She called me for more work on a house she had purchased and took time in the evening to come out and see what she needed. She was redoing a small kitchen and worked up a price for her, then called to give it to her. No answer and I left a message. I also sent her a text. No answer. Now two weeks later and still no response. I am fine if they change their mind, but is it too much to ask for the courtesy of a response?Quote:
Originally Posted by dennis thompson
I am getting old and crotchety and simply don't like dealing with people that cannot be upfront and say, 'We changed our mind, but thank you.'
I have been a contractor and lately as I get older, a handyman.
I learned that a simple phone call to a subcontractor to tell them thanks for your service, bit we've gone in a different direction, opens up future relations with them.
Wish homeowners learned that lesson, too.
Thanks for the advice about looking up the permit. I found out who was the contractor who did the roof across the street, with a listed permit. They come Wednesday for an estimate on our roof.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Koepke
Glad to be of help. If they filed for a permit, then you know they are at least doing something right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Dufour
jtk