We had some electrical work started four weeks ago. The electrcian keeps making excuses about when he can come over to complete the job: does not have the right tool, is sick, it's raining, just fired a worker, etc. We owe him $200 but that is not enough to pay someone what still needs to be done. What is our next step?
2007-10-28 10:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by gracie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
small claims court
2007-10-28 10:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jack the Toad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a contract with him does it specify a completion date, or is it time and material? If it has a definite completion date report him to the Local Licensing Authority, they will take appropriate action against him and suggest your other remedies, ( different contractor to complete at the original contractors cost, etc. ) If it is a Time and Material contract you don't have to many options, as he can only charge you for actual time on the job, but completion is more at his discretion unless you can prove an emergency need of some sort.
2007-10-29 05:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by Ed W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he a licensed and bonded electrician, and did you have a written contract?
If bonded, find out who is bond is held with and talk with a lawyer about suing him. If not, go to small claims court. if the wor is incomplete, you can pay for another contractor, then sue the original contractor for the cost over and above what you would have paid.
Good luck.
2007-10-28 11:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by ron4back 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to let him know either by text e-mail or telephone that you need the job doing and therefore if he can not do the job by (whatever date you pick) you will have to employ someone else to finish the job and therefore the new electricain will receive the fee. You are in charge not him. If he thinks you will wait .........you will! Easier said than done though.... be firm!!!
2007-10-28 11:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by charlie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And when you get done with him, whether he finally completes the job or not, report him to the Better Business Bureau in your area.
2007-10-28 11:29:34 · answer #5 · answered by Corky R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you sign a contract or any other agreement tell him you need the work done in a timely manner if he doesn't follow through go to your local trouble shooter on TV
2007-10-28 11:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by Fred S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the guy is giving you the shaft,if he is licensed which i hope he is and insured,you can report him to the better business bureau,and hope that he wired your house according to electrical code.
2007-11-01 10:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by luka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file charges against him for
theft by deception, [ not finishing job, ]
report him to better businesses bureau
2007-10-28 12:42:39 · answer #8 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋