Issue with local contractor - guidance sought

[Biggd]

I had a similar situation with a roofing contractor. Gave him 50% deposit up front, which is normal. Same crap, he showed up once with just ice and water shield, he stripped the front of the house and covered it with ice and water shield. Said he would be back but made excuse upon excuse until the check cleared. Going to court on Monday and the chase is on. It may be years before I see any money even if I win a judgement on Monday.
I ended up having a roofing contractor from Mass do the job, same price and it was done in one day.
I don't like to generalize but NH contractors are notorious for putting things off. I've heard many of stories about sketchy contractors at the local watering holes. If it's hunting season you can't get them to do anything.

[ITD]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I had a similar situation with a roofing contractor. Gave him 50% deposit up front, which is normal. Same crap, he showed up once with just ice and water shield, he stripped the front of the house and covered it with ice and water shield. Said he would be back but made excuse upon excuse until the check cleared. Going to court on Monday and the chase is on. It may be years before I see any money even if I win a judgement on Monday.
I ended up having a roofing contractor from Mass do the job, same price and it was done in one day.
I don't like to generalize but NH contractors are notorious for putting things off. I've heard many of stories about sketchy contractors at the local watering holes. If it's hunting season you can't get them to do anything.

Probably not worth it to sue him, they just declare bankruptcy and reappear in 6 months. Sorry for your problems.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by ITD

Probably not worth it to sue him, they just declare bankruptcy and reappear in 6 months. Sorry for your problems.

I can't see him declaring bankruptcy for such a small amount but if he's done this many times and I'm in a long line of creditors then, yes, I could see it. My court date is Monday so we'll see.

[ITD]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I can't see him declaring bankruptcy for such a small amount but if he's done this many times and I'm in a long line of creditors then, yes, I could see it. My court date is Monday so we'll see.

I hope it works out for you.

[DesertDweller]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I don't like to generalize but NH contractors are notorious for putting things off. I've heard many of stories about sketchy contractors at the local watering holes. If it's hunting season you can't get them to do anything.

I refer to this as "New Hampshire Time" and, unfortunately, you are spot on.

[8gv]

Originally Posted by DesertDweller

I refer to this as "New Hampshire Time" and, unfortunately, you are spot on.

With no interest in casting dispersions to anyone...

Could it be that "NH time" is just a little different than Rat Race time?