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FRF78 04-21-2021 07:50 AM

Driveway Sealer Solicitor
 
Beware of the man in a new shinny white pickup truck soliciting to reseal your driveway! His pickup trucks rear window has in white lettering, Driveways By Design. He is a fast talker and we foolishly let him do the job. He pressure washed the areas and did not allow sufficient drying time before applying the sealer. The result is terrible with large foggy areas and blistering. We called his phone number, on 3/31/2021 which we learned was out of state, and given a promise he would correct the issue. Have not heard from or seen him since. Please use this as a heads up when you are approached by Solicitors for hire!

Mortal1 04-21-2021 08:38 AM

They are not allowed/supposed to solicit door to door...that was your first clue....

champion6 04-21-2021 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mortal1 (Post 1933045)
They are not allowed/supposed to solicit door to door <snip>

I'm sorry to tell you that this is an urban myth in TV. It is not prohibited legally.

villagetinker 04-21-2021 05:17 PM

Contact Seniors Against Crime and file a complaint. Hope you got a license number and paid by check or credit card.

stanley 04-21-2021 05:22 PM

If anyone just stops by soliciting work, tell them to pound pavement.....period.

retiredguy123 04-21-2021 07:28 PM

I don't know what you mean by an out-of-state phone number. It is probably a cell phone. But, either way, a phone number can be from anywhere.

BillY41 04-22-2021 05:03 AM

Gate security non existent
 
How do these 'solicitors' get pass the gate security? Not really looking for answers lol

HeleneGB 04-22-2021 05:13 AM

All anyone has to do is press the red button. Anyone can enter The Villages, no security.

dewilson58 04-22-2021 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanley (Post 1933278)
If anyone just stops by soliciting work, tell them to pound pavement.....period.

Let them pound it, not seal it.

nick demis 04-22-2021 05:53 AM

Who does a good job for sealing the driveways and garages? we are in the construction phase of our new home and will be looking to get quotes.

msilagy 04-22-2021 06:13 AM

How many times do the villagers need to hear ' do not allow door to door soliticers perform any services!!!"

noslices1 04-22-2021 06:30 AM

Lance Fanthorpe
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by nick demis (Post 1933424)
Who does a good job for sealing the driveways and garages? we are in the construction phase of our new home and will be looking to get quotes.

Lance Fanthorpe did a great job on my driveway and sidewalk.

Girlcopper 04-22-2021 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRF78 (Post 1932997)
Beware of the man in a new shinny white pickup truck soliciting to reseal your driveway! His pickup trucks rear window has in white lettering, Driveways By Design. He is a fast talker and we foolishly let him do the job. He pressure washed the areas and did not allow sufficient drying time before applying the sealer. The result is terrible with large foggy areas and blistering. We called his phone number, on 3/31/2021 which we learned was out of state, and given a promise he would correct the issue. Have not heard from or seen him since. Please use this as a heads up when you are approached by Solicitors for hire!

Oldest scam in the book,! Its not that he didnt allow drying time before sealing. He didnt use a sealer, just thick black paint. Scam has been around for decades

stadry 04-22-2021 06:54 AM

its conc & doesn't require sealing

stadry 04-22-2021 06:55 AM

sealing, painting ORcoating ?


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