Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' sign

07-30-2009, 01:13 PM

Seriously, do I have this sign on my back?

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Not going to go into this because it's ongoing but seriously, let's start a thread about contractors who have screwed you or are screwing you over...

What is wrong with contractors? No offense to you guys who are standup contractors but we're currently in hell. Seriously, I've heard nothing but horror stories (because they're oh so much more entertaining) about contractors and it's all come true...

So what's your beef? If you're in my shoes...

And hey, you contractors out there, why do some of them phuck us so?

Savor the Stick · 07-30-2009, 01:16 PM

I don't know. But sorry your getting this trouble from them.
I'll be praying for you guys.

gettysburgfreak · 07-30-2009, 01:18 PM

umm, I hope things get better. Maybe get yourself a good lawyer if things get out of hand?

07-30-2009, 01:19 PM

Whiner.

07-30-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Whiner.

Don't get me started bud...

thx Kev & Getty

07-30-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Don't get me started bud...

thx Kev & Getty

Don't go getting all upset and stressing MrsR out, I don't want my baby feeling the repercussions of your whining.

kydsid · 07-30-2009, 01:24 PM

Just fire the guy. Last I knew the housing market was in a slump which should mean plenty of contractors to hire.

Sorry for your troubles though.

md4958 · 07-30-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Just fire the guy. Last I knew the housing market was in a slump which should mean plenty of contractors to hire.

Sorry for your troubles though.

you would think that would be the case, but they are still asshats.

07-30-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Just fire the guy. Last I knew the housing market was in a slump which should mean plenty of contractors to hire.

Sorry for your troubles though.

Thanks man....yeah, yesterday, we gave him 2 options...one of which wasn't going to be good for him & he didn't even ask.

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Don't go getting all upset and stressing MrsR out, I don't want my baby feeling the repercussions of your whining.

Seriously, been trouble ALL along...no good for her.... and ha ha ha.

07-30-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Been through this David, our contractor told us in September of 2007 that our house would be ready in 16 weeks. He is coming back next week to finish the final touch ups, two years and $153,000 later.

omg omg omg

CigarDood · 07-30-2009, 01:33 PM

I feel your pain.

Scottw · 07-30-2009, 01:44 PM

Been through this David, our contractor told us in September of 2007 that our house would be ready in 16 weeks. He is coming back next week to finish the final touch ups, two years and $153,000 later.

GKitty · 07-30-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Been through this David, our contractor told us in September of 2007 that our house would be ready in 16 weeks. He is coming back next week to finish the final touch ups, two years and $153,000 later.

Don't spook the reindeer!

Sorry to hear about your situation. As someone who works with contractors everyday, let me assure you. There are good ones out there. Unfortunately, they don't advertise because the word of mouth business they generate keeps them busy (for the most part).

I wish I had advice for you, but the best thing I can probably say is: Deep breaths and stand your ground. It's your home and you get to say when it's right/done. (That is of course assuming all your requests are within the realm of possibility.)

Of course, I also deal with homeowners and can tell you some horror stories about those guys too.

Best of luck, my friend. Stay cool. This too shall pass.

07-30-2009, 02:54 PM

Thank you Crystal.

The thing that really kills me is that I KNOW that a time machine is possible and he refuses to build it.

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Of course, I also deal with homeowners and can tell you some horror stories about those guys too.

Who me???

Scottw · 07-30-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Thank you Crystal.

The thing that really kills me is that I KNOW that a time machine is possible and he refuses to build it.

Who me???

Yeah you Mr. Painintheballs.

GKitty · 07-30-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

The thing that really kills me is that I KNOW that a time machine is possible and he refuses to build it.

Maybe you're just not explaining it to him in enough detail. I recommend artist's renderings and schematics scribbled on a napkin. That should straighten him out.

At this point, I'm thinking about the homeowner who called me LIVID because his roofer did not hit the nail targets on the shingles he was installing precisely dead center. How did he know this? Well, because he got up there and examined the installation that minutely. He wanted the roofer to tear the whole roof off, buy new material, and do it again. At the roofer's expense, of course. As an employee of the manufacturer of said shingles, it fell to me to explain to this homeowner that the marks are a suggestion and sometime due to the specific situational requirements the marks have to be ignored. That's an hour of my life I'll never get back.

But I'm sure you're not that guy.

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Mugen910 · 07-30-2009, 02:59 PM

Fixed for ya...

Sorry to hear of your troubles dude...but life would not be life without some hassles

rizzle · 07-30-2009, 03:20 PM

Dude, I have to tell my wife every time we have something done, you know how it is when we deal with contractors. Just expect it.

They're not all bad, just most of them have no concept of time management or how to clean up after themselves. And they aren't good with making phone calls...unless they need money.

AAlmeter · 07-30-2009, 05:43 PM

I get to deal with them every day. Only another 50-60 years until retirement!

kayak_rat · 07-30-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AAlmeter

I get to deal with them every day. Only another 50-60 years until retirement!

Beat me to it bud.......deal with them every day.

All I can say is document, document, document. I keep every email and log every phone call in my journal for each job. This sounds like overkill, but it is very usefull. Anything that I deal with on a job, I take 5 minutes to jot it down. This comes in handy when the "thats not what you said" is thrown out there. It also creates a timeline in case things are taken to court. I can almost guarantee most contractors do not keep records for every day stuff. This has been a life saver when we have had to go to arbitration.

Always prepare for the worst. Harsh way to look at it, but I am dealing with 5+ million dollar contracts on the low end. I recommend this whether it be a small home improvement or a large scale renovation.

Second, have a good lawyer on call. Contract law is different in every state, and as Max stated.....any joe blow can claim to be a pro. Again, seems like over kill and unnecessary, but can a price be put on piece of mind.

And for the record, I have dealt with contractors I wouldnt p*ss on if they were on fire and I have had contractors I contact when I know we have a large job coming up. There are good and bad....and for the most part, low bid is a bad idea.

07-30-2009, 01:13 PM	#1
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' sign Seriously, do I have this sign on my back? Not going to go into this because it's ongoing but seriously, let's start a thread about contractors who have screwed you or are screwing you over... What is wrong with contractors? No offense to you guys who are standup contractors but we're currently in hell. Seriously, I've heard nothing but horror stories (because they're oh so much more entertaining) about contractors and it's all come true... So what's your beef? If you're in my shoes... And hey, you contractors out there, why do some of them phuck us so? Last edited by mrreindeer; 07-30-2009 at 01:18 PM.

07-30-2009, 01:16 PM	#2
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' s I don't know. But sorry your getting this trouble from them. I'll be praying for you guys. __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

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gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' s umm, I hope things get better. Maybe get yourself a good lawyer if things get out of hand? __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

07-30-2009, 01:19 PM	#4
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' s Whiner.

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kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' s Just fire the guy. Last I knew the housing market was in a slump which should mean plenty of contractors to hire. Sorry for your troubles though.

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CigarDood Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DC Posts: 311 Trading: (9)	Re: Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' s I feel your pain.

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Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' s Been through this David, our contractor told us in September of 2007 that our house would be ready in 16 weeks. He is coming back next week to finish the final touch ups, two years and $153,000 later.

07-30-2009, 03:20 PM	#18
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' s Dude, I have to tell my wife every time we have something done, you know how it is when we deal with contractors. Just expect it. They're not all bad, just most of them have no concept of time management or how to clean up after themselves. And they aren't good with making phone calls...unless they need money.

07-30-2009, 05:43 PM	#19
AAlmeter F.U.B.O. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: Buffalo Posts: 288 Trading: (0)	Re: Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' s I get to deal with them every day. Only another 50-60 years until retirement!