Comments on: Top Five ways to spot a bad Contractor http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/ Home improvement with an eye toward sustainability Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:58:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steev http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-455 Steev Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:04:50 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-455 What about the contractors who do have a remarable craftsmanship ability and finishing work who dont get paid? is he in the wrong to file builders liens and be tarnished as a crook? what about the homeowners who want a reno and cant finish paying the contractor? What about the contractors who do have a remarable craftsmanship ability and finishing work who dont get paid? is he in the wrong to file builders liens and be tarnished as a crook? what about the homeowners who want a reno and cant finish paying the contractor?

]]> By: James http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-454 James Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:10:43 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-454 Hello, I saw your top 5 on Darren's blog, long time ago, if you're interested in promoting this top or other you might do, on my new site, here it is Best-Reviewer dot com I don't make a link, so only those interested can write the url in their browser :-) I share adsense revenue at 100%. Cheers, James Hello, I saw your top 5 on Darren’s blog, long time ago, if you’re interested in promoting this top or other you might do, on my new site, here it is Best-Reviewer dot com I don’t make a link, so only those interested can write the url in their browser :-)
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]]> By: Home Interior Projects – Hiring a Contractor | Decor Girl http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-453 Home Interior Projects – Hiring a Contractor | Decor Girl Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:39:39 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-453 [...] contractors bids/estimates in writing as well so you can compare.  Run fast and far from a contractor who balks at giving a detailed written estimate.  Most contractors are [...] [...] contractors bids/estimates in writing as well so you can compare.  Run fast and far from a contractor who balks at giving a detailed written estimate.  Most contractors are [...]

]]> By: Josh http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-452 Josh Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:30:20 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-452 I agree there are so many shady characters out there. I co-own a small deck company in Long Island, NY and my role is to do the outdoor planning and design so it meets the customers needs (ie furniture placement, usage) and my partner handles the entire build process. We are constantly running into low price contractors who dont even ask the consumer a single question as to what they will do with their outdoor living space. Not to mention the work is typically terrible. Its our belief that planning equals a great product and you can only do that if you ask questions. Be very concerned about a contractor or designer that doesnt inquire about your intent for the new space. Not to mention to make sure that what you are planning is viable in the space you have to work with. I agree there are so many shady characters out there. I co-own a small deck company in Long Island, NY and my role is to do the outdoor planning and design so it meets the customers needs (ie furniture placement, usage) and my partner handles the entire build process. We are constantly running into low price contractors who dont even ask the consumer a single question as to what they will do with their outdoor living space. Not to mention the work is typically terrible. Its our belief that planning equals a great product and you can only do that if you ask questions. Be very concerned about a contractor or designer that doesnt inquire about your intent for the new space. Not to mention to make sure that what you are planning is viable in the space you have to work with.

]]> By: Debra http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-451 Debra Thu, 13 May 2010 16:49:01 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-451 Great advice. Homeowners really need to do the research before hiring a contractor. I am always amazed when a homeowner talks about the lowest estimate gets the bid, as if that is the only criteria they care about. I try to educate them on what is at stake - Their Home! Great advice. Homeowners really need to do the research before hiring a contractor. I am always amazed when a homeowner talks about the lowest estimate gets the bid, as if that is the only criteria they care about. I try to educate them on what is at stake – Their Home!

]]> By: jim http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-450 jim Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:41:32 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-450 whell ive heard it all 25 yrs in the biz ive found most home owners are scammers and want somthing for nothing any way im frequintly avaliable because i am extreamly expensive i mean i want aaallloootttt because im worth it nar ever a mistake or call back but i dont care about your stupid kids birthday,or your moms liver problem im there to do a job and thats what it is a job dealing with u wining stupid home owners if you hire my co.heres a bit of advice shut the hell up pay the bills and when its over stand in aw of the masterpice ive created but honestly !!!!!shut the hell up and be honest stop your lies u know how much you can spend you know what u want and again i dont give a hoot about u or your stupid family or you i just want your money but i earn evey penny so any way mabye if you shut the hell up stop lieing to the poor guy whos tring to do a good job for you and u stupid scum bags try to talk the price down and any contractor that lisens to your sniviling and comes down on there price deserves to get screwed so next time one of these cry baby home owners trys to talk u down tell them to go stait to hell and walk away o if they say"oh please forgive the mess" and the house is imaculant GET THE HELL OUT QUICK these are the royalty of stupid scaming scumbag home owners and yes most of us REAL contractors cant stand u stupid wining talking purses and wallets thats all u are so shut up pay up and have a nice day whell ive heard it all 25 yrs in the biz ive found most home owners are scammers and want somthing for nothing any way im frequintly avaliable because i am extreamly expensive i mean i want aaallloootttt because im worth it nar ever a mistake or call back but i dont care about your stupid kids birthday,or your moms liver problem im there to do a job and thats what it is a job dealing with u wining stupid home owners if you hire my co.heres a bit of advice shut the hell up pay the bills and when its over stand in aw of the masterpice ive created but honestly !!!!!shut the hell up and be honest stop your lies u know how much you can spend you know what u want and again i dont give a hoot about u or your stupid family or you i just want your money but i earn evey penny so any way mabye if you shut the hell up stop lieing to the poor guy whos tring to do a good job for you and u stupid scum bags try to talk the price down and any contractor that lisens to your sniviling and comes down on there price deserves to get screwed so next time one of these cry baby home owners trys to talk u down tell them to go stait to hell and walk away o if they say”oh please forgive the mess” and the house is imaculant GET THE HELL OUT QUICK these are the royalty of stupid scaming scumbag home owners and yes most of us REAL contractors cant stand u stupid wining talking purses and wallets thats all u are so shut up pay up and have a nice day

]]> By: sam http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-449 sam Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:57:02 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-449 Here's the absolute BEST way to check out you're contractor...unfortunately I found out after the fact! Just look his up his personal or company name(s) in your local online court system. The guy is used had a TON of cases and seemed to be making a more lucrative living suing his clients instead of completing the job he was initially hired for. He was super sweet prior to the job and then all of a sudden, he was trying to double charge me for items that were within the scope of our initial contract. He would then basically stall progress and i believe on purpose so he could collect as much as possible from the contract and then force you to fire him and then to only hit you with a "breach of contract" suit! This guy was a piece of work...a TRUE FRAUD in every sense of the word!!! By the way, he's a Maryland concrete contractor and his wife is a real estate agent....if you look up both of their names in the maryland court systems, it's a boat load of cases!! I think the two of them are truly running a scam. If anyone has any info on how i can get him investigated, I'd sure appreciate it. I will be filing a compliant with the Attorney General's office, but would like to know if there are other agencies who could take a deeper look into this couple's history of business practices. It appears as though that all they do is erect business, defraud people, claim bankruptcy and repeat the cycle over and over again.......... Here’s the absolute BEST way to check out you’re contractor…unfortunately I found out after the fact! Just look his up his personal or company name(s) in your local online court system. The guy is used had a TON of cases and seemed to be making a more lucrative living suing his clients instead of completing the job he was initially hired for.

He was super sweet prior to the job and then all of a sudden, he was trying to double charge me for items that were within the scope of our initial contract. He would then basically stall progress and i believe on purpose so he could collect as much as possible from the contract and then force you to fire him and then to only hit you with a “breach of contract” suit! This guy was a piece of work…a TRUE FRAUD in every sense of the word!!!

By the way, he’s a Maryland concrete contractor and his wife is a real estate agent….if you look up both of their names in the maryland court systems, it’s a boat load of cases!! I think the two of them are truly running a scam.

If anyone has any info on how i can get him investigated, I’d sure appreciate it. I will be filing a compliant with the Attorney General’s office, but would like to know if there are other agencies who could take a deeper look into this couple’s history of business practices. It appears as though that all they do is erect business, defraud people, claim bankruptcy and repeat the cycle over and over again……….

]]> By: Keith http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-448 Keith Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:38:46 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-448 The biggest problem you listed which should raise a red flag (in my opinion) is having one bid being extremely lower than 2 or 3 others. This is a sure sign that something is amiss! The biggest problem you listed which should raise a red flag (in my opinion) is having one bid being extremely lower than 2 or 3 others. This is a sure sign that something is amiss!

]]> By: ruthdabu http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-447 ruthdabu Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:19:11 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-447 There are only few good people you can find online, whether they are contractor or not, you need to be wise and shouldn’t trust anyone you meet. There are only few good people you can find online, whether they are contractor or not, you need to be wise and shouldn’t trust anyone you meet.

]]> By: mark tucker http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-446 mark tucker Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:44:56 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/top-five-ways-to-spot-a-bad-contractor/#comment-446 fort walton beach fl.  raymond duke&keith kemp(bear creek construction.)dont have a clue how to do any construction corectly.cant install doors corectly(tried 3 times)dosent know what square is,cant fallow plans. cant roof what they just tryed to construct,(leaks for the 4th time.cealing now all moldy ,no supports under roof framing.roof framing hanging on tails.2-3 nails per joint.cant do slab work worth a poop.sofar nothing is done right.14' cricket not done right.1 5/8 on 12 roof slope with demenstional shingles,no thing much under 14' long cricket kinda like a trampoline.dosent know how to install windoes,dosent know how to use shims for doors&windoes,uses old shingles instead.  be warned stay away!!!!!!!!!!! fort walton beach fl.  raymond duke&keith kemp(bear creek construction.)dont have a clue how to do any construction corectly.cant install doors corectly(tried 3 times)dosent know what square is,cant fallow plans. cant roof what they just tryed to construct,(leaks for the 4th time.cealing now all moldy ,no supports under roof framing.roof framing hanging on tails.2-3 nails per joint.cant do slab work worth a poop.sofar nothing is done right.14′ cricket not done right.1 5/8 on 12 roof slope with demenstional shingles,no thing much under 14′ long cricket kinda like a trampoline.dosent know how to install windoes,dosent know how to use shims for doors&windoes,uses old shingles instead.  be warned stay away!!!!!!!!!!!

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