Need to vent and get idea's for knockdown

Whitey97

This may be the last post on this topic! YAY!

The builder (the bitch) called me up yesterday and called me a slop artist because I had some mud fall out of my tools and fall on the floor for the fire tape in the garage. Which may I add I took my 32" scraper and did a once around on all the concrete.

She asked "how am I suppose to get this up?" I told her to "use a tooth brush"

I'll be getting my "welfare" check from that job today, supposedly. We'll see what hoop they make me jump through now.

A+ Texture LLC

Seems like these chodes are clueless on how a house is built. Let them be someone else's headache.

Whitey97

No check.

I got a call from the owners receptionist telling me I can come in anytime and pick it up. I call them back at about 4 pm letting them know I'm on a job, I won't be able to get there till around 6ish. She said that was fine, she would be there until 6:30.

I get there at 6:25 the receptionist is gone, owner is there, he tells me I have to come durring "business hours" he doesn't have time for it now.

I just told him, "I fukin' knew better, I knew you a$$holes would make me jump through another hoop" turned around ad told him I would see him at 9 and said in anger, "I wish I had fukin' bankers hours" and slammed the door.

I don't think it will ever end........

A+ Texture LLC

G o o s s e f r a b b a h.....

Darren@Partners

Might look into reporting this anus to the American Subcontractor Association. They probably can't /won't act on it but it might be good to look into. Or the local HBA.

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eastex1963

Hey Whitey,
Someone may have mentioned it, and I know it's a PITA, but have you thought about putting a lien on the house? That usually gets their attention. Just a thought.
David

silverstilts

well if he picked up a check today to late he probably signed a lien waiver... don't know but myself i would just make the sob miserable for the rest of his life.... Maybe we should all get together and go see the prick and do some persuading ......... Hey whitey lets get the word out on this contractor so we all know who not to work for eh !

Whitey97

Bill Ryan

Ryan Realestate

www.ryanrealestate.com

GBI Homes is the ass sacks that they do their biz with.

No, no money, no check. Nobody there at 6 when I was available today. Maybe tomorrow.

I thought about going through the lien thing. But, it's really not worth even more of the headache, and I'd rather cut my losses now.

A+ Texture LLC

Do the lien, it'll make ya feel better in the end. Also put their name in the contractors who don't pay thread.

Mushin Drywall

There are some real rotten people in this world. What a nightmare! I would just cut my losses. No matter what Whitey does its not going to change anything. Some people are just turds. This woman is going to just keep creating chaos till karma finally bites her in the A$$. Scumbags always get it in the end.

silverstilts

It is worth the headache , Just go to the courthouse get a lien or any office supply but still go to the courthouse and get the legal description of the property put it in the contractor , homeowners names (both husband and wife) fill it out and present it to him and say either the money or you will file it..... Legally they will not be able to close on the home and it will certainly put a little pressure on them to pay up.... make sure it is against the homeowner as well not just the contractor... It will really fk up there credit unless it is satisfied.... payback remember.

rebel20

Whitey,
You ever try using a collection agency? It costs but it might be better than getting nothing. And you can concentrate on those other jobs leaving the headache somewhere else. just a suggestion.

Rebel

Darren@Partners

Or....Go buy that shack on a contingency contract. Where you don't have to close unless you sell your house in say 90 days. Price yours out of the market, so it won't sell. Tie up the builder for 3 months. Then send a buddy over to do the same.

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Whitey97

I'll just stand by and watch him loose it in the future when prices go back up and he can't find anyone to do his sh!t work for that price.

A+ Texture LLC

Well did you at least get your cabbage?

Whitey97

I got $5200 and multiple jabs in at him. Now, I'll just wait and see what happens.

silverstilts

Did you sign a lien release yet ? If not go file a lien for the rest of it make it tough on him and the owners ..... make sure it is in both husband and wife's name .... along with the contractor file a lien agaist there existing property , most times if the homeowner is trying to screw you out the land home is in the wife's name then if she is not listed you are so screwed ........ They cannot close or sell property unless all judgements are cleared up you will have them by the balls

Whitey97

I didn't sign anything, intentionally

Bill from Indy

do the lien whitey...for the simple fact that you aren't going to bow down..more than likely, they are just trying to push your buttons to see how far they can get...if they can push you over, its more in there pocket...

Did you make them sign a contract initially stating the price? Any job anymore that I do over $2000, they sign a contract or I don't do it.

I hope it works out for ya...if not, id go through the whole damn house at about midnight with a sawzaw and cut it to shreds

Ok, im a dumbass sorry...didnt see how old this thread was...did you ever get it resolved though?

Whitey97

Yeah, that was long ago, I pretty much got boned on the whole deal. Whatever, someone elses problem now.