Tradesmen

[pixc]

My bf is a tradesman. What rips my undies is people ringing up 2 weeks before xmas, and expects bf to be there that day to lay the flooring. More often then not they have months before hand to sort it out but leave it until too close to xmas. The month leading up to xmas and a good month after new years he is over booked..as are most other tradesmen. Because there are more jobs then tradesmen, he can pick and choose his jobs. Saying that he still is honest with people. He will tell them out right that he cant do it and will offer the numbers of a couple of other contractors. He used to go the extra mile and book in more then he should but its starting to have an effect on his health. Floor laying wasnt a particular good career choice for him, hes 6'4 and on his knees all day.

[Guitana]

DIY = Dead In Yard where I'm concerned.

This dude has been on holiday for 2 months.

Sorry to hear that I can understand your frustration you just want the work done!!

[pixc]

When i called in the sparky, they charged me $30 for travel. I could see their shop from my kitchen window. They are only 4-500 metres away. When I talked to them about it they said it was a standard fee..bla bla bla bla..I told them next time..I'll pick the bugger up myself.

[Guitana]

My bf is a tradesman. What rips my undies is people ringing up 2 weeks before xmas, and expects bf to be there that day to lay the flooring. More often then not they have months before hand to sort it out but leave it until too close to xmas. The month leading up to xmas and a good month after new years he is over booked..as are most other tradesmen. Because there are more jobs then tradesmen, he can pick and choose his jobs. Saying that he still is honest with people. He will tell them out right that he cant do it and will offer the numbers of a couple of other contractors. He used to go the extra mile and book in more then he should but its starting to have an effect on his health. Floor laying wasnt a particular good career choice for him, hes 6'4 and on his knees all day.

Unfortunately most tradesmens health is affected by their work environment try being a welder and your boss wont supply you with breathing gear when your welding with hazardous equipment because it costs too much!!No-one sees that side of the trades, NZ's dirty little secret, OSH is a joke!! I had a wanker threaten me with the sack because i would'nt weld a pipe fifteen metres up the side of a building without a safety harness he didnt want to pay $50 to hire the harness so I told him to do it himself well fuck me if the prick didnt nearly fall off!! I told him he was a fucken dick and walked off the site now the arseholes broke coz he sacked some workers for similar reasons and they sued him in the employment court!!! HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!

[The_Dover]

How many people out there would go round to some wankers house and stick their arm round their ubend for twenty bucks? Any Takers I thought not!!!!

I'd do it. I deal with shit and cuntrags all day long.

Floor laying wasnt a particular good career choice for him, hes 6'4 and on his knees all day.

Lucky you're not so tall then, being on your knees must be the perfect career!

[Guitana]

I'd do it. I deal with shit and cuntrags all day long.

Yeah sorry mate forgot about you point taken!!!!!

[James Deuce]

My door's still not finished.

Still needs painting, draft excluder and sealing on the inside.

Anyone know anyone called Tony from New Jersey who works in waste management?

[chris]

DIY = Dead In Yard where I'm concerned.

DIY = Don't Involve Yourself

[spookytooth]

Bloody tradesmen all we do all day is sit about waiting for the fone to ring.Last nite some random who i dont know rings me.Yea wat i say well he says i gotta move a cupple of things i should be finished round 12 on saturday , so you can come and patch up the holes then. Sure thing i say i was wondering wtf i was going to do saturday arvo.He seemed to have some hearing problem as he mistook what i said for go get fucd

[James Deuce]

If you haven't read the thread Mr spookytooth I suggest you stay vewy, vewy quiet.

It is now over a year since we paid a 50% deposit (he refused to even start without it) to this guy to do the work. He seems to think it reasonable that he still hasn't finished.

I don't care what excuse anyone posits for this "Master Craftsman". He's not very good at his job, his people skills are terrible, and certainly doesn't understand the meaning of the word "contract".

On the other hand the Heat Pump went in a day early. The Electrician seems to actually care that he is perceived to do a good job, on time, in a friendly fashion. I am more than happy to recommend the Electrician.

The Joiner on the other hand, needs a reality check.

[Paul in NZ]

The Joiner on the other hand, needs a reality check.

All joiners need that.... Look at some of them that join KB.....

[James Deuce]

Guess who's here painting the door?

15 months after being employed to do the job.

[peasea]

Guess who's here painting the door?

15 months after being employed to do the job.

Take 15 months to pay for it.

[Toaster]

Take 15 months to pay for it.

Damn you beat me to it.

Agreed, take your time and see how he likes it.

[peasea]

Damn you beat me to it.

Agreed, take your time and see how he likes it.

I saw the 'Tradesmen' line and thought; "I could tell some stories in this thread" but I won't hijack it, suffice to say that I've had my share of goobers. It's difficult to find good/reasonably priced/punctual tradespeople. If you find what you need, hang onto them and tell others.


Maybe a "Good tradesman in my area" thread for reference?