Bloody builders/tradesmen!!!

 

I recently bought a house, which I dont live in yet as its a bit of a mess. Desperatly trying to get a couple of rooms complete so I can move into it and so got some builders round to quote to do a few jobs.

 

Agreed with them the jobs an the price etc, they are supposed to come on Saturday 18th, I confirmed with them on the 14th and the guy said they might try and come on the Friday afternoon but would let me know to make a start. So I bust a gut to get back from work/work from home to be there... no show. Hadnt heard from them by 10pm on the Friday as to what time on Saturday they were supposed to be coming.

 

So I text the guy to which he replied "sorry mate cant do saturday now, is monday ok" So I said yes fine, what time to which the reply was 9:00... So I got up early, drove to half an hour to be here at 8, got setup for working from home again....

 

Its not 10:54 no sign of them, no text, phone call or anything and not answering phones!

 

Argh! Its good thing I have a flexible job!

I hope they are better tradsmen than they are time keepers mate:hammer:

I know tradesmen get a bad rap but you can see why. Wouldn't really get away with it most other jobs :(

Can you get a recommendation from someone else? Pain in the butt, but I wouldn't trust anyone in my home who can't even turn up when agreed or communicate that there's a potential issue.....in fact this is how I learnt to plaster - got fed up with trying to find someone reliable so me and my ex husband gutted and renovated our house on our own!

I hope they are better tradsmen than they are time keepers mate:hammer:

 

Well it was a trial really, some new guys seemed keen was only a little job so I could finish a couple of rooms with a view to bigger stuff if they managed that ok....

 

I know tradesmen get a bad rap but you can see why. Wouldn't really get away with it most other jobs :(

 

Not at all, apalling customer service! Problem is its just a couple of monkeys with a van, a neighbour summed it up for me "none are time served"... he makes a valid point, and few have much passion or pride in their work!

 

Can you get a recommendation from someone else? Pain in the butt, but I wouldn't trust anyone in my home who can't even turn up when agreed or communicate that there's a potential issue.....in fact this is how I learnt to plaster - got fed up with trying to find someone reliable so me and my ex husband gutted and renovated our house on our own!

 

This is the problem, no one knows anyone when you want some work doing, yet as soon as youve had it done ever bugger knows someone they can recommend... But yes I was most pissed of and of the same opinion, certainly not responsible enough to be left with the keys to my house!

 

So then Jane, if you can plaster when can you start!? I'll make u a brew and everything!

 

 

 

By the way.... for the record no attempt was made to contact me or visit the house by the builders. Evidently they don't want the work and certainly wont be getting any from me, or anyone else I know/on the road!

Well it was a trial really, some new guys seemed keen was only a little job so I could finish a couple of rooms with a view to bigger stuff if they managed that ok....

 

 

 

Not at all, apalling customer service! Problem is its just a couple of monkeys with a van, a neighbour summed it up for me "none are time served"... he makes a valid point, and few have much passion or pride in their work!

 

 

 

This is the problem, no one knows anyone when you want some work doing, yet as soon as youve had it done ever bugger knows someone they can recommend... But yes I was most pissed of and of the same opinion, certainly not responsible enough to be left with the keys to my house!

 

So then Jane, if you can plaster when can you start!? I'll make u a brew and everything!

 

 

 

By the way.... for the record no attempt was made to contact me or visit the house by the builders. Evidently they don't want the work and certainly wont be getting any from me, or anyone else I know/on the road!

 

What a total nightmare. Terrible work ethic, how can anyone run a business this way?

I can start tomorrow, I'll see you a week Friday lol

What a total nightmare. Terrible work ethic, how can anyone run a business this way?

I can start tomorrow, I'll see you a week Friday lol

 

By the standards im used to thats fairly good time keeping! See you

in August! ;)

Have you tried "Trust a Trader"...:D

Bin them and get another one.

Bad news Quavey,sorry to hear your having problems, I did say i would have a look for you

 

Its amazing how many customers we have and they all said the same thing.... they couldn`t get realiable tradesman, let alone someone who does a decent job!!

 

Without blowing my own trumpet, we are classed as a `god send` when we turn up on time and do a good job at the right price, but I suppose thats why i am always run off my feet with work whilst many are sat at home waiting for the phone to ring!

 

I`m just in the process of getting a website built, so people can have a look at pictures and info of the things we do, and most of all so that our customers can leave feedback of the work we have done.

Bad news Quavey,sorry to hear your having problems, I did say i would have a look for you

 

Its amazing how many customers we have and they all said the same thing.... they couldn`t get realiable tradesman, let alone someone who does a decent job!!

 

Without blowing my own trumpet, we are classed as a `god send` when we turn up on time and do a good job at the right price, but I suppose thats why i am always run off my feet with work whilst many are sat at home waiting for the phone to ring!

 

I`m just in the process of getting a website built, so people can have a look at pictures and info of the things we do, and most of all so that our customers can leave feedback of the work we have done.

 

I know mate thank you, I did mean to get back to you about it just been so busy of late! These were just some guys called after getting a leaflet through the door... Ive got some pictures, or i'll take some and get them over to you if your still willing to take a look?

 

Yeah customer feed back is always good problem is though if your too good your always busy lol as ive found "cant do it till august, next month 6 weeks etc" which is just to long, it needs to be done asap as i want to use the dam house! lol

im a biulder myself and like almost everything in life first impressions stick in the mind . they sound very unproffesional . i always turn up promp and smiling . starting off on the right note is essential .

and if you can't turn up, at least have the decentsy to phone!!! I just hate when people leave you sitting waiting for them to turn up :(

Have you tried "Trust a Trader"...:D

 

I did look at them, but the closest trader registered to me was 50 miles away, they just wouldnt travel that far I dont think not for a small job. Cheers though

 

Bin them and get another one.

 

Trying to, problem is finding people that havnt got 4 to 6 week waits. Its only a days work, a saturday for someone who needs the cash!

 

im a biulder myself and like almost everything in life first impressions stick in the mind . they sound very unproffesional . i always turn up promp and smiling . starting off on the right note is essential .

 

I could only wish for people like that up here... Ive found a builder local to the village that my parents live in, seem far more "switched on"... hopefully they are going to have a look tomorrow.

 

and if you can't turn up, at least have the decentsy to phone!!! I just hate when people leave you sitting waiting for them to turn up :(

 

Yeah disgraceful been on the phone to other people and put the job on my hammer so heres hoping it will be en route soon. Most frustrating thing is I just want to move into it.... spent all this money and im still at my parents!

I would have had o look for you I have taken this week off to strip my car I m in the trade and full qualified decorator ..

Hope you get it sorted mate. Hate it when people feck you around and can't just let you know.

I would have had o look for you I have taken this week off to strip my car I m in the trade and full qualified decorator ..

 

Its a bit of a treck for you mate, 1:45 or so to wakefield but if you want to do some i'll gladly pay you! :)

 

Hope you get it sorted mate. Hate it when people feck you around and can't just let you know.

 

Yeah its very annoying.

 

I just get a dispondent with it as nothing is getting done, my job is volatile and stressful at times. I tend to work away through the week and the rare occasion im back at home im so tired from driving I struggle to find the motivation, especially with not living there and it being at least a 20 minute drive up there. By the time ive had dinner its normally around 8 so by that time I just dont want to do much!

Its a bit of a treck for you mate, 1:45 or so to wakefield but if you want to do some i'll gladly pay you! :)

 

 

 

Yeah its very annoying.

 

I just get a dispondent with it as nothing is getting done, my job is volatile and stressful at times. I tend to work away through the week and the rare occasion im back at home im so tired from driving I struggle to find the motivation, especially with not living there and it being at least a 20 minute drive up there. By the time ive had dinner its normally around 8 so by that time I just dont want to do much!

 

hi mate not really i work in london through the week and travel all oover am going to wales today but home rest of week give me a call if stuck 07811876396