Name & Shame

[Paul Finn]

Hi all,

What's the sites policy on naming a contractor who doesn't stick to the agreed prices and makes excuses after excuse after pc has been passed and there were no problems with the work carried out?

Am I allowed to name and shame?

I did do a quick Google search on the guy and his company before I started sub contracting for him and he came up clean.

I think its only right that there be some info out there so at least some good grafting lads thinking of working with him can do a quick search and don't get mugged off...... like myself and another tiler did!

Ta.

 

[Gazzer]

Hi Paul Finn and welcome to tilersforums.com

 

[Gazzer]

We dont name and shame.
I am sure there are websites for that sort of thing though. Anyone doing this sort of thing on here will have the posts deleted.

 

[nybor62]

i would like to no who they are, but if thats, tf policy then thats it i guess ,i suppose there 2 side to a story

 

[Paul Finn]

No problem. Thought id ask first.... last thing i want is to get booted out of TTF..... its saved my skin a few times when ive needed a bit of info.

 

[Paul Finn]

Nyboro. Your right, theres 2 sides to every story.... i did the work, he didnt pay what was owed and the other side is.... he didnt pay the full amount and i did the work. Lol

 

[nybor62]

ive been in the same situation a few times , i know a comp that does it on a regular basis , promise you the earth but never deliver, one bitten twice shy

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Paul, have you thought about taking legal action? If you search within the forums, there's an interesting thread about action via the Small Claims Courts.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

i think we have all come across them ,i could name and shame a few and i think we should have a closed forum for pro's who want to protect other pros from falling foul of them to be honest !!! the public can do it to pros !!!

 

[Paul Finn]

nybor, In reply to your PM, I havnt posted enough on here to be able to reply through PM so sent reply to your gmail.

Girlracer, that was an avenue I was considering but after 5 weeks of waiting and pestering he paid 3/4 of what he owed so there's only few hundred quid left outstanding and I feel it would be more hassle than its worth for such a small amount to start filing a claim.... I could however just walk in the tile shop and get what I need on his account to the value of what's owed.... I like that option

Diamond, I think that's a brilliant idea, There's to many stories of people owing money to tilers and it's just wrong.

 

[brian c]

Paul Finn..watch you dont get charged with fraud or stealing...if i was you i'd bite the bullet and get on with it.Only my opinion.

 

[dave l and l]

no i am total opposite i would keep on at they gut until you get what you are due
i value my time. so when i am working i want be paid in full

 

[Andy Allen]

if it was only a tenner i would still want it........hate bad payers with a passion..

 

[DHTiling]

Hi all,

What's the sites policy on naming a contractor who doesn't stick to the agreed prices and makes excuses after excuse after pc has been passed and there were no problems with the work carried out?

Am I allowed to name and shame?

I did do a quick Google search on the guy and his company before I started sub contracting for him and he came up clean.

I think its only right that there be some info out there so at least some good grafting lads thinking of working with him can do a quick search and don't get mugged off...... like myself and another tiler did!

Ta.

It seems it is OK to name and shame tile sheds and diy stores on here but not dodgey tile contractors etc.. good luck on getting what you are owed. [MENTION=8214]Paul[/MENTION]finn

 

[Paul Finn]

Ta Dave.

doubt ill get it now though... Im just glad I got most of it... after 5 wks of waiting I was starting to think the worst.