[simpkinp]

How about the notorious Davis Clinic. They can cure anything?

[trichard]

Originally Posted by simpkinp

How about the notorious Davis Clinic. They can cure anything?

👍👍👍

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

A good contractor should not need upfront money. They should be able to finance the project startup. To me, it is a sign of an under-financed company. Yes, a credit card will give you some protection, but remember, that you only have 60 days to dispute a credit card charge, so you need to have it in writing that the work you pay for will be completed within 60 days. And, if they do some work and then disappear, you will need to convince the bank that the credit card charge should be removed. Banks usually side with the merchant unless you have a very convincing case.

That is not always the case my husband has been a contractor all his life and done very well. Something to consider is the folks that don't pay and want to screw the contractor.
So when delivering the equipment at the day of installation 1/2 down is required to at least secure the items brought on the job. Unfortunately the door swings both ways my friend just a FYI.

[Bill32]

Originally Posted by justjim

OP, you list three good ones that are well documented on TOTV although we have not had any “dealings” with any of them. However, We would add Whirlpool Appliances to this list. We know a number of friends, neighbors and acquaintances (including ourselves) that have had “issues” with whirlpool refrigerators, ranges, and microwaves that were installed in new homes in The Villages. At one time, Warranty Department handled these problems but don’t anymore. Whirlpool, like similar large corporations, will consume your time and transfer you around until you just give up and “eat” an economic loss in order to move on to more important things in life. Definitely put Whirlpool on the list.

I would add almost all new appliance brands......

[Chatbrat]

If you buy your appliances with a MasterCard, the factory warranty is doubled

[Bill32]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

That is not always the case my husband has been a contractor all his life and done very well. Something to consider is the folks that don't pay and want to screw the contractor.
So when delivering the equipment at the day of installation 1/2 down is required to at least secure the items brought on the job. Unfortunately the door swings both ways my friend just a FYI.

We had a neighbor a few doors down that would brag about the money he saved screwing contractors doing work at his home. Obviously all of the local contractors knew to avoid him. When I was in business my contract stated 1/2 down when materials delivered and job started, but trying to get final FULL payment when job was finished was a pain at times....

[Chatbrat]

When I was in business, and in NJ you could not force sale of a property to satisfy a lien, if and when the property was sold you might get paid

My attorney told me, "Moses is still waiting to get paid on the pyramid job"

[jebartle]

Originally Posted by simpkinp

How about the notorious Davis Clinic. They can cure anything?

AMEN!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

That is not always the case my husband has been a contractor all his life and done very well. Something to consider is the folks that don't pay and want to screw the contractor.
So when delivering the equipment at the day of installation 1/2 down is required to at least secure the items brought on the job. Unfortunately the door swings both ways my friend just a FYI.

I have no problem paying for materials and/or labor that have been delivered or installed. But, I never pay a contractor who hasn't done anything. That has been my policy for 50 years, and I have had a lot of work done. And, there are plenty of contractors who will do a project that way. This site is loaded with posts where someone has paid in advance and been ripped off.

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

If you buy your appliances with a MasterCard, the factory warranty is doubled

Please explain " How ".

[Chatbrat]

Read your contract with master card--duh

[Rapscallion St Croix]

This guy has been blasted on TOTV over and over, but people still try to use his service.

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[Chatbrat]

a sucker is born every minute

[69Ludwigs]

Good.... Edison Concrete Creations / Fiesta Pools / Jody Wilson Screen Enclosures / Solar Trek / Frank D'Angelo Home Inspections / Steve Lazdowski Villages Realtor / Dr. David Ethier Orthopedic Surgeon / I Barbecue 441 Fruitland Park / Mystic Ice Cream Cafe 466A / Burger Station Colony Plaza / Peggy's Strawberry Pie my house

Bad.... SERVICE FART!

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by 69Ludwigs

Good.... Edison Concrete Creations / Fiesta Pools / Jody Wilson Screen Enclosures / Solar Trek / Frank D'Angelo Home Inspections / Steve Lazdowski Villages Realtor / Dr. David Ethier Orthopedic Surgeon / I Barbecue 441 Fruitland Park / Mystic Ice Cream Cafe 466A / Burger Station Colony Plaza / Peggy's Strawberry Pie my house

Bad.... SERVICE FART!

Yep. When the BBB gives you an F it really should be a red flag. Only takes a couple minutes to check contractors out either here or on a search, lots of bad ones out there and it's a shame people keep hiring them and paying in advance. We started with Deans who I dismissed after 5 months or so of damage, poor service, and lies but at least I didn't have to pay up front or sign a contract with them. I now do it myself and have a great looking healthy lawn. A lot of people say they didn't come down here to do yard work and I didn't either but 30 minutes of outside work a week is good for you and it eliminates the need for threads such as this one. Also good for your blood pressure by not having to deal with these people.