Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 This note is to home owners who think that the lowest price, the fastest availability and the prices for wood care given over the phone are the way to go. These photos represent a company operating in our area illegally, that matches the above criteria. Sadly the photos are typical of the work, and we repair this type of damage on a regular basis every year. This deck was washed and sealed the same day.....if you want to call it that. Ask to see a copy of the license. Ask to see a copy of the liability insurance. Check the Better Business Bureau rating. Don't get burned. Beth p.s. let us know if we can help.... 1 cleanhoods reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guy B 70 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 We see this a lot too!!! Bad for Homeowners, Great for our Business!!! Unfortunately Homeowners have what I call "The Wal-Mart Mentality" low prices all the time. There's a time and place to save, and then there's a time and a place to spend. I preach this to the Homeowner all the time. Some get it some don't, some call back with stories like this one. Is it bad for our Industry's Image...Yes. But we improve that image by doing the job right. Educate first, then sell. We've talked a lot of Homeowners out of this same mistake through education. Great Post!!!! 1 cleanhoods reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 Thanks! Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason E 14 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 I created a free e-book listing 10 important things you must know before hiring anyone to work on your home dowload it - it's very useful E-Books - Quality Service Pros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 I'm sure it's great, but how about sharing some of that content here..... ;) It would be a great help to the thread. Thanks! Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronw 15 Report post Posted November 28, 2010 Wow thats pretty bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offduty 25 Report post Posted November 28, 2010 A license cost 25 bucks here. Liablity insurance for a one man show runs about 400 bucks a year. Insurance and license will not prevent that kind of work. I price everything over the phone, and I don't do work like that. The BBB is a scam outfit. They were just exposed here in Raleigh for deceptive practices. Most savvy homeowners know they are fraud. So, what is the answer to the problem. There isn't one. Some people do bad work. That's it. You getr a bad plumber or mechanic sometimes. Luck of the draw. Be glad it wasn't your house and move on. Life is to short to worry about what other companies are doing. 1 cleanhoods reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acegot 14 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 A license cost 25 bucks here. Liablity insurance for a one man show runs about 400 bucks a year. Insurance and license will not prevent that kind of work. I price everything over the phone, and I don't do work like that. The BBB is a scam outfit. They were just exposed here in Raleigh for deceptive practices. Most savvy homeowners know they are fraud. So, what is the answer to the problem. There isn't one. Some people do bad work. That's it. You getr a bad plumber or mechanic sometimes. Luck of the draw. Be glad it wasn't your house and move on. Life is to short to worry about what other companies are doing. A business license doesnt mean much, I believe Beth is talking about a state contractors license, which requires testing etc. That's pretty cheap liability ins. even for a one man show. For the record, Not All BBB offices apply deceptive practices. As said, there are just people who do bad work, just not that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Rucker 31 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 The BBB is just like any other business, a FOR PROFIT corporation. My only problem with the BBB is how they seem to make the general public think they are some sort of Government Agency, like a Consumer Affairs Department. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washed Up 14 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 $400 is cheap. In NY where I am minimum is $1.500.00 a yr. That's what I pay & I am a one man show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Black 18 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 The BBB is just like any other business, a FOR PROFIT corporation. My only problem with the BBB is how they seem to make the general public think they are some sort of Government Agency, like a Consumer Affairs Department. It has been repeatedly shown that at the "Better Business Bureau" good grades can be bought and paid for. http://bbbroundup.com/LeadStory.html is just one example of many, many many. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drush 14 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 I was called awhile back by a woman who wanted me to look at something she d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celeste 341 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 omg - that's reallly bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBhaydare 14 Report post Posted March 27, 2011 Dang... that deck is really bad... I have a 1mill GL insurance for about $600 a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntdog21 1 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 I was called awhile back by a woman who wanted me to look at something she d16579.attach wow she splintered the hell out of that deck. Looks like she was using the red tip too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan556 43 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Oh, boy. I have a ton of these pics. let's see what I can dig up. Consumers should also be aware that most licensed, reputable companies will have an additional fee to "fix" another persons previous attempts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AquaTek2013 6 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amatuer! 2 Beth n Rod and cleanhoods reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntdog21 1 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amatuer! nicely put Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 Very nicely put! You should put that on the back of your business cards! Beth 1 AquaTek2013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AquaTek2013 6 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 I hadn't thought of that but I just might in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan556 43 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 Here are a few pics that I have taken of "how not to do it". Pressure washer used on asphalt shingles.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan556 43 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 High pressure on composite decking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntdog21 1 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Here are a few pics that I have taken of "how not to do it". Pressure washer used on asphalt shingles.. I love seeing those scribble scratch jobs. 1st their using high pressure, but secondly, their just getting up there and shaking the wand around. That's just pure laziness 1 AquaTek2013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
