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

maxnmisty435 · 07-30-2009, 08:58 PM

I hope I am not being a jerk here but was he the cheapest?

If so you got what you paid for. Sorry

I own my own Fencing bussiness and I see it everyday......Homeowner gets bids and goes with the cheapest. Then call me later to fix what the jag off that was cheaper screwed up. Of course It always costs more in the long run.

Get references!!!!! Do not call those people......go and see the work that was done. I know a few contractors that use family members as references.

One other thing to keep in mind with alot of people being laid off or fired, there are more "contractors" on the market. When these people get laid off from the factory they pick up a hammer, slap a sign on their truck and they are a contractor.

I hate that you are going through this. This gives all legitimate tradesman a bad name.

07-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#23
maxnmisty435 trying to find my way Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 125 Trading: (28)	Re: Contractor hell? Do I have a 'F#$k with me' s I hope I am not being a jerk here but was he the cheapest? If so you got what you paid for. Sorry I own my own Fencing bussiness and I see it everyday......Homeowner gets bids and goes with the cheapest. Then call me later to fix what the jag off that was cheaper screwed up. Of course It always costs more in the long run. Get references!!!!! Do not call those people......go and see the work that was done. I know a few contractors that use family members as references. One other thing to keep in mind with alot of people being laid off or fired, there are more "contractors" on the market. When these people get laid off from the factory they pick up a hammer, slap a sign on their truck and they are a contractor. I hate that you are going through this. This gives all legitimate tradesman a bad name.