Comments on: Why so many No-show Home Improvement contractors?

By: btoblake

btoblake — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:14:22 +0000

Many contractors overbook, aiming to have a couple jobs on the back burner, so they’re sure to have at least one way to earn money at all times. It’s also possible that they aren’t interested enough in the job, too much pain in the **** / too little profit. Most likely the problem is that many contractors are flakey, which makes the reliable ones stand out like stars. I’d ask your friends & coworkers for referrals, they’ve probably gone through a few till they found one that’s reliable (be prepared to politely shrug off referrals to amateurs).

You can also try the Better Business Bureau, their website’s easy, and flaky contractors aren’t likely to bother joining them.

By: Karin C

Karin C — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:48:50 +0000

The time when the contractor is bidding on your job and trying to convince you to hire him is the “honeymoon” period– this is when your relationship with the contractor is going to be at its best, most friendly.

If the contractor is treating you badly during this time, can you imagine how he’s going to treat you when the work on your home starts and he’s essentially got you by the “family jewels”?

Don’t bother to try to track down someone who can’t be bothered to give you the bid on your job. He’s telling you loud and clear that he doesn’t want your job and your money. Move on and find someone else.

By: rgtheisen2003

rgtheisen2003 — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:07:31 +0000

It could be because they don’t like the job for some reason - maybe it’s too small or too difficult. You shouldn’t need to track contractors down. I would hope that there would be some more conscientious ones who are actually concerned about customers rather than making abuck the best way they can. Ask around (friends, relatives…), and try to get them to recommend contractors.

By: Slartibartfast

Slartibartfast — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:13:51 +0000

because you keep pinching the men’s bottoms

By: bead2much

bead2much — Sun, 03 May 2009 02:07:29 +0000

If they give yoiu the run around dont bother with them, their tardiness and unanswered calls with relect their work.

They are like this because they are contractors and if you are in an area where they are high in demand it can be a problem. If they always have so much work no matter what they do, some of these contractors never grow up, showing up when they want to, doing what they want to and not listening to the customer. Sometimes you are better off hiring a company that manages contractors to come do your work. Even if it costs a little more at least they will show up and the company will be held responsible for the work that they do.

By: JennyJen

JennyJen — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:55:31 +0000

I have had the EXACT same problem! It is sooooo frustrating. I can only guess that it’s because there is so much work out there, and if they feel like the job is going to be small, or if a bigger job comes along, they don’t want to waste their time.

By: Lois Loan

Lois Loan — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:04:07 +0000

Why ? Because the are busy and they ****. And this one of Many reasons that I, as a contractor, make a point to do everything I say I will, be there on time, or call if I cannot.