End of August, a tale in 3 parts.
Me: can we replace the broken tiles please, before winter, when the concrete is dry and the temperature is warm enough?
Tiler: sure, I'll send you an offer & we'll order the tiles already
.. a month passes
Me: where's the offer?
Tiler: ...
Me: calls back and leaves a couple of messaages
Tiler: ...
.. a month passes
Me: where's the offer?
Tiler: ...
Me: calls back and leaves a couple of messaages, asking for the offer
Tiler: ...
.. a month passes
Me: getting livid, leaves a message every day since Sunday
Tiler: finally calls back today, we haven't ordered the tiles yet because you haven't accepted the offer
Me: WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK ARE YOU DOING
**throws Tiler out of the window**
I really hate dealing with tradies, I just want to give them money in exchange for services, and they make it so so hard.
@dch it is my firm belief that you could run a successful everything-tradies firm that charges 2x and it’s one and only promise (aside from doing good work) is that whatever it is happens within a week, within 24 hours if urgent and immediately if dangerous.