Long story...sorry...
I called a garage door co. to come out to my house to fix my garage door and fix my iron gate. They came out and fixed the eye sensors(put new in) and I asked for new remotes, which they gave me. I explained I wanted the seal on the bottom of the door fixed, and the guy said he would have to order parts. The gate needed to be welded because there was a small crack on the top and it was getting stuck on the stopper that is connected to the house. He said he would come back for the welding. I asked if he wanted me to pay him for the work done so far and replied, no.
I made another appointment for the seal, the guy came out and looked at the door and repeated what he said before, about ordering parts. No work was done this time out.
I got a call saying that the company who makes the seal for the garage door went out of business. They said they would try something different to get a seal to work.
Another appointment was made to get the welding done. I had to call three times to see if they were still coming and finally they canceled.
Another appointment was made to get the welding done. After three calls the guy finally showed up to fix the gate. I told him I wanted the stoppers on the gate moved so they wouldn't get stuck. He started to weld. When I came back out he had welded the corner that was cracked, but did not move the stoppers. He just ground them down a bit so it would clear. I told him that is not what I wanted. He cleaned up and left, no payment had been made.The door still gets stuck, especially when it's hot.
I made another appointment for the seal on the door and the welding...again, a no show. Didn't even call to cancel, just didn't show.
I wasn't going to call again, I was finally sick of it. I was going to wait for them to call me. About two weeks after I get a bill in the mail. Stating everything they had done and asking for payment. Two days later I get a call asking for payment. I explained that the work was not finished and the owner said he was sorry for all the problems. The owner then set up an appointment to come out and finish the work.
Today was when the appointment should have been. It was for 5:00, I called them at 5:45 wondering if they were going to show. I talked to one of the girls in the office. Owner called me back said the guy who was supposed to be here, is running late. He said he would come out and finish the job personally. I called him back at 6:30...no answer on his work or his cell phone.
So...what do I do now? I don't want to even bother with them coming back. I am thinking of just paying for everything on the bill but the welding. And calling it a day. Is there a way they could put a lein on my house if I don't pay in full, even though the work wasn't completed? I am wondering what my options are here?
Again, sorry about the long story...
I called a garage door co. to come out to my house to fix my garage door and fix my iron gate. They came out and fixed the eye sensors(put new in) and I asked for new remotes, which they gave me. I explained I wanted the seal on the bottom of the door fixed, and the guy said he would have to order parts. The gate needed to be welded because there was a small crack on the top and it was getting stuck on the stopper that is connected to the house. He said he would come back for the welding. I asked if he wanted me to pay him for the work done so far and replied, no.
I made another appointment for the seal, the guy came out and looked at the door and repeated what he said before, about ordering parts. No work was done this time out.
I got a call saying that the company who makes the seal for the garage door went out of business. They said they would try something different to get a seal to work.
Another appointment was made to get the welding done. I had to call three times to see if they were still coming and finally they canceled.
Another appointment was made to get the welding done. After three calls the guy finally showed up to fix the gate. I told him I wanted the stoppers on the gate moved so they wouldn't get stuck. He started to weld. When I came back out he had welded the corner that was cracked, but did not move the stoppers. He just ground them down a bit so it would clear. I told him that is not what I wanted. He cleaned up and left, no payment had been made.The door still gets stuck, especially when it's hot.
I made another appointment for the seal on the door and the welding...again, a no show. Didn't even call to cancel, just didn't show.
I wasn't going to call again, I was finally sick of it. I was going to wait for them to call me. About two weeks after I get a bill in the mail. Stating everything they had done and asking for payment. Two days later I get a call asking for payment. I explained that the work was not finished and the owner said he was sorry for all the problems. The owner then set up an appointment to come out and finish the work.
Today was when the appointment should have been. It was for 5:00, I called them at 5:45 wondering if they were going to show. I talked to one of the girls in the office. Owner called me back said the guy who was supposed to be here, is running late. He said he would come out and finish the job personally. I called him back at 6:30...no answer on his work or his cell phone.
So...what do I do now? I don't want to even bother with them coming back. I am thinking of just paying for everything on the bill but the welding. And calling it a day. Is there a way they could put a lein on my house if I don't pay in full, even though the work wasn't completed? I am wondering what my options are here?
Again, sorry about the long story...
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