Drive getting redone bloke not turned up
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Alarm bells havent quite set off, but I friend had his drive block paved and recommended a bloke. He came over last week, which ive got on cctv, gave me a quote and we agreed on a deal. He wrote out the details of the quote and gave it me. He asked me for a deposit of £1200, my friend said he did the same and his driveway is all good. The company has a FB page with lots of good reviews, pictures etc.
He was meant to start Good Friday but then text me to say he couldnt get a grab lorry organised. So then said it would be Tuesday (today). I had a text off my friend this morning to say the drive chap couldnt find my number and that his dad had died Saturday and he would need a couple of days to sort things out but he will be along this week to do the drive.
Now the pessimistic side of me thinks he isnt turning up.
On the other hand I know what it is like to loose a parent.
Any legal advice!
He was meant to start Good Friday but then text me to say he couldnt get a grab lorry organised. So then said it would be Tuesday (today). I had a text off my friend this morning to say the drive chap couldnt find my number and that his dad had died Saturday and he would need a couple of days to sort things out but he will be along this week to do the drive.
Now the pessimistic side of me thinks he isnt turning up.
On the other hand I know what it is like to loose a parent.
Any legal advice!
paid via bank transfer. ive got voicemails of him saying when he will be over to do drive, and text messages etc. I looked on whatsapp and he hasnt been seen since friday online so I'm taking a guess he has gone away for a long weekend or something.
No terms and conditions on receipt it was written out on A4 paper.
No terms and conditions on receipt it was written out on A4 paper.
People in these trades are notorious for promising everyone they'll be there tomorrow. Likelihood is he's finishing or starting a job elsewhere as he's got your money it's not like you're going anywhere else so he'll make you wait.
Do you have his address? If so I'd not start worrying too much as yet (oh and check the death notices online or in the papers).
Do you have his address? If so I'd not start worrying too much as yet (oh and check the death notices online or in the papers).
HantsRat said:
I'd give him a few days. It was a bank holiday weekend after all so sounds about right he couldn't get a grab lorry on a bank holiday where most businesses are closed.
This.It's probably a bit soon to get too worried. Lesson learnt in future though don't hand over a deposit.
blueg33 said:
Dad died is the oldest excuse in the book and can only be true once per cowboy
Yep, but could be that one time!! I was waiting back for a quote not so long ago, had no replies when chased up. Rang the office and was told by reception that his mum died. There was an obituary thing later in the local rag too.Or as its been a holiday, OP- maybe has had a 'heavy' easter holiday and is recovering.
elanfan said:
People in these trades are notorious for promising everyone they'll be there tomorrow. Likelihood is he's finishing or starting a job elsewhere as he's got your money it's not like you're going anywhere else so he'll make you wait.
Do you have his address? If so I'd not start worrying too much as yet (oh and check the death notices online or in the papers).
Yes i agree tradesmen are notorious for letting people down. Yes I have his address and it's matched up after looking on facebook at his girlfriend and then companies house who has an interior design company.Do you have his address? If so I'd not start worrying too much as yet (oh and check the death notices online or in the papers).
hotchy said:
I assume the deposit will cover the bricks. Sounds like hes had a good easter, hell turn up once the hangovers done.
Really? I doubt it. Either he will have an account which he settles on 30 days payment or he'll use a credit card. He won't pay his suppliers until the materials have been delivered at the very earliest.
I would ask for the deposit to be returned.
xjay1337 said:
blueg33 said:
Dad died is the oldest excuse in the book and can only be true once per cowboy
Ever thought that maybe his Dad had actually passed away???I'd give it a week otherwise start the proceedings.
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