Sully Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Every time I have a major project that I want to get done around the house, I have to call at least 10 companies before I can get someone to commit to it. With the economy being so "crappy", why is it so hard to get someone to come out and do work? Are they lazy? Is my project not going to pay them enough to make it worth their time? What's the deal? My current project: A patio. 1st company: Beginning of April someone comes out, we discuss the design and all. Tells me he'll have a quote to me in a week. A little more than a week goes by and I get a message stating he had been sick and will have me a quote in a few days. I haven't heard from him since. 2nd company: I actually do get a quote from this company. $10,000 for a 400 - 450 sq ft patio/walkway. Um... I don't think so scooter! 3rd company: Supposedly coming out tomorrow between 10 and 11. We'll see. 4th company: I called them at 12:30 today. Guy said he was in the middle of something and would call me back in 20 minutes. I haven't heard from him. This same shit happens with every single major project that I need done. I want to get this patio done soon so that I can enjoy it this summer. It's not looking good. I'm just really frustrated right now. /rant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brrcats Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 I hear you, it seems like everyone is lazy or out to screw you these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 I know evan9381 had his patio done recently and that shit looks pimp as fuck and the price he told me he paid was way lower than 10grand http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 If u need concrete work done for it hit up sam he does this an he's near u in canal too Hope it goes well u defentally have been down on ur luck lately lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 If u need concrete work done for it hit up sam he does this an he's near u in canal too Hope it goes well u defentally have been down on ur luck lately lol It's going to be a paver patio. Thanks. The truck has been at Rob's for 2 days (today makes 3). He's trying to find a borescope that will fit in the spark plug hole and has a mirror on the end. He said that if he can't find one, the head will have to come off. If the head has to come off, the engine will get pulled from the truck. FML If it comes to that, I might have him put headers on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Sam does concrete work... KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Sam does concrete work... KillJoy Really? I had no clue. I'll keep that in mind for when I do need concrete work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hey sam does paver patios as well. I do anything that involves masonary stuff. Brick, block, concrete and PAVERS.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hey sam does paver patios as well. I do anything that involves masonary stuff. Brick, block, concrete and PAVERS.. Ok. For cereal, I didn't know that. Sending you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hey sam does paver patios as well. I do anything that involves masonary stuff. Brick, block, concrete and PAVERS.. He also does concrete. OP, I feel your pain. I have had about 7 companies out now to quote refinishing/reworking my deck. The crazy overpriced ones were pretty quick at least, then some never got us the quote or never showed up at all. One of them is alarmingly/suspiciously cheap... Now that I finally got a few quotes I can't decide who to choose. I almost feel they'll all screw me or drag it way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Why not do it yourself? That shits simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Why not do it yourself? That shits simple Don't have the time. I have too many other projects that I need to do. Plus, there's no way in hell I'm digging 400+ sq ft by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 nothing against sam, but let me know if you want my guys number. he did stamped concrete for less than i got quoted from sam for a basic swirl finish i had 400 sq/ft done (16x20 main area and a 10' circle off the corner for a fire pit) for $3200, and like chad said, it looks pimp. pics from at night so they look dark http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/IMG_2772.jpg?t=1251948714 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/IMG_2773.jpg?t=1251948714 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/IMG_2774.jpg?t=1251948714 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 http://curtsbrickstoneandconcrete.com/ guys a hard worker.... give him a call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 One of the reasons you can't get much effort from the companies is that they are self employed for a reason. Some just don't have it together enough to be responsible and if the bills are paid they don't look to hard for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I'd imagine concrete people are all uber-busy right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 If you need a 14th link for paver patio install, Auman landscape does them. Caleb Auman is a good friend of mine and im sure very reasonable. If you call him and hes not let me know lol http://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 While I was at the Home shows this year I had this company next to/close to me at almost every show. Both owners are great guys, and I watched there guys put in the walkway from building to building. Tell him Trey from Mattress Firm sent you over if you talk to the owners. Lindsay Wright Co. http://www.lindsaywright.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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