Drive getting redone bloke not turned up
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hornetrider said:
I would simply request deposit back at this stage. Hang fire on any threats pending how he responds.
I agree, and I think I would be going to his home to ask for it rather than using social media.Bear in mind he may be distressed, it's possible that his mother has now also died.
But seriously, yes, go round and see him and ask for the money back. If you get any resistance, advise that you'll use Small Claims immediately - don't let him fob you off with "I'll pay next week/next month" etc.
wjwren said:
ive called him twice today no answer.
Il drive over Saturday afternoon and knock his door. I think he clearly uses other peoples deposits to fund his crappy business model
Common business model from my time subbying . Biggest problem facing small firms is lack of cash flow. Keep prices low to get work, and then firms you do jobs for delay payment. Depends on how his credit record is if he can't get materials on credit. Cause - go back a sentence.Il drive over Saturday afternoon and knock his door. I think he clearly uses other peoples deposits to fund his crappy business model
Andehh said:
I wouldnt turn up on his doorstep as the first outing, Piss him off too much & you will never see or hear from him again.
I would turn up, no need to piss him off, hopefully can be a civil conversation and looking someone in the eye/body language can divulge the truth better than digital communication. OP - can your mate tell you or can you find out where he buys his materials? Ring them up and say are you the people that supply Joe Bloggs as he's asked me to order him some materials for my job that he's starting on Friday. His Dad has just died and he's too busy with arrangements so can you deliver xxx materials to my address on his account please?
In the real world see what text evidence you can get regarding your deposit or you will struggle with a ccj.
In the real world see what text evidence you can get regarding your deposit or you will struggle with a ccj.
te? Let's face it it's not looking good is it.wjwren said:
Hang on further update! Now just got a phone call off some other bloke saying he will be over 9am to dig out.
At which point you said: 'Don't bother mate. This is the 5th/6th/7th time I've been told work is due to start on a certain date with various excuses along the way. Please tell the other bloke to refund my deposit within the next 3 working days and we'll just draw a line under this. Thanks.'OP - I see your future.
It involves lots of posts on PH about how you don't have a drive you can use as it has been 'dug out' and that the contractor is refusing to do anything further until you stump up 75% of the outstanding balance of his quote.
After much sole searching and PH replies about who he is, where he lives and what he had for dinner last month you will decide that it is best to make the most of a bad deal and either a) pay him and never see him again b) get another in to finish the job.
It involves lots of posts on PH about how you don't have a drive you can use as it has been 'dug out' and that the contractor is refusing to do anything further until you stump up 75% of the outstanding balance of his quote.
After much sole searching and PH replies about who he is, where he lives and what he had for dinner last month you will decide that it is best to make the most of a bad deal and either a) pay him and never see him again b) get another in to finish the job.
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