We're a small collective that shares stories from freelance and contract workers who've been…read moretreated unfairly. This is one of those stories. A contractor was hired by this company to build a fully functional website on a rushed timeline. They were told they were the only person working on the project, and that the urgency was due to the company's former developer being in a legal dispute and planning to take down the live site by June 1st, 2025. The contractor dropped everything to help and finished the site two weeks before the deadline. Over the course of several weeks, the contractor even went to their office multiple times for meetings with the owner's son and other team members, working in good faith to move the project forward.After the work was done, it came to light that two or three other people were also working on the same site, despite the company claiming otherwise from the start. When the contractor followed up for payment, the owner's son who was the main point of contact allegedly said "My boy could do it for less than $1,000, so our initial agreement on price is gonna be a lot less now." He also added he was going on vacation in 15 days and "didn't have time to deal with it." All this while wearing an expensive Rolex. The contractor was told, "Send me the invoice I'll pay you for your time." The invoice was sent immediately, and the son followed up once more saying, "I'll get back to you." After that, he went completely silent no reply, no payment. The contractor was left dismissed and disrespected. The stress and anxiety from this on top of an existing heart condition led to serious mental and physical strain. Legal steps have since been taken. This post is meant to warn others if you're a freelancer, contractor, or subcontractor, be cautious. Get everything in writing, and don't ignore red flags. No one should be pressured, misled, ghosted, or lowballed after showing up, putting in the time, and delivering their end of the deal.

JGriffin is by far the best HVAC we have had!! They are thorough - pleasant and explain exactly…read morewhat needs to be fixed or what they are doing! No pressure!! Thank you for all the help!!! A job well done and Office customer service is great to work with!!

They are very good…read more I had been using a local guy who I really liked but then couldn't get a reply from him. Was recommended to RP and really like them. Once the guy came with an apprentice from the local vocational high school and I really really liked that. Prices are higher than the local guy, but they will always answer the phone and always be able to fit me in, and worth it. Good value and service for the cost.

I used McLaughlin plumbing on two occasions. First time was last year to fix and replace the…read moredrainpipe for our Washing Machine. Earlier this week I had him replace a 60-year-old Toilet and install a new shut off valve They (McLaughlin) are wonderful to work with on home repairs. The Plumber was prompt, courteous, pleasant, and knowledgeable about our plumbing issues. We felt completely comfortable with the service. We will be using them again fix other old "issues" that need to fix in our old house. We will also be using them for the upgrades we plan to have performed soon. I highly recommend McLaughlin Plumbing to anyone needing an experienced plumbing contractor. Worth the cost

Russ is one of a kind, a true gentleman. When you call Quality Sewer & Drain you get answers…read morequickly, there is no run around with Russ, if he says he will be there, he will be. His knowledge and experience are broad and valuable. He can see the BIG picture which helps save money, time and aggravation. The value added through the incredible service and unparalleled attention to detail from Russ, and Quality Sewer & Drain have saved me time and time again. Before you dig, snake, jet, camera, or call anyone else, CALL Russ! You will not be disappointed.

Quality Sewer & Drain had come out a few weeks back to clear a blockage that the 'we do everything…read moreguys' couldn't clear or even diagnose properly ultimately saving me thousands of dollars. You read that right. Thousands. On Quality's recommendation --- I had Russ and his crew come back & install an outside 'clean out' to facilitate any future issues. Not a small job for sure ... but again Quality did a great job at a very fair price. I found Quality Sewer & Drain by accident (truck graphics are effective) and I'm so glad I did. Russ & Tito are the best. I'll never call anyone else.

water heater started leaking Friday night. was able to get…read moresomeone out first thing Saturday morning. Ryan was great, tried to keep my carpets/bathroom clean as much as possible and was patient in discussing my options and answering my questions. Surprisingly was able to get an appointment for install on Monday. Jared was also great. Definitely appreciate the small details and concerns to keep the carpet clean like hand carrying both the old and new water heater up 2 flights of stairs. Between the quick response/scheduling time, clean workmanship, and fine attention to detail, happy to say the leaking water heater experience felt less chaotic with 128's help! Total turnaround time, Friday 11pm to Monday 4pm hot water up and running!!

I called 128 Plumbing about one cracked drain pipe. I was told my entire house needed to be…read morerepiped. The estimate (#435094323) was $30,275 to demo every wall and ceiling necessary, disconnect first- and second-floor bathrooms, toilets and sinks, and replace the main stack. That was presented to me as the only option -- no alternatives, no phasing, nothing. And it did not include the roughly $6,000 I'd need to close the walls back up and reinstall fixtures, or the ~$400 roofer I'd have to hire and coordinate myself. Their own estimate puts the hole repair on the customer in writing. All in: nearly $37,000. Meanwhile my first-floor tenant was told she couldn't use her bathroom or her kitchen. When I hesitated at the number, I was told that at least if I sold the house I'd "have retail value." That's the line that made me stop and get a second opinion. Thompson Plumbing came out, found the actual leak -- old hubbed cast iron serving the kitchen -- and repiped it. $2,995. My final invoice was $3,420, and that included an unrelated frost-free silcock I added on. My toilet was fine. My kitchen sink was fine. My tenant's kitchen and bathroom were fine. Not one wall was demoed. Same house. Same leak. Ten percent of the price. I'm not going to speculate about why the two assessments were so far apart. I'll just say this: if 128 Plumbing tells you your house needs a $30,000 repipe, get a second quote before you sign anything. I nearly didn't, and it would have cost me thirty-three thousand dollars I did not need to spend.

Dan McConnell came by to help with a sink that had been backed up for months, and he did an…read moreincredible job. He was great to talk to, thorough, and genuinely helpful throughout the visit. He also took the time to walk me through what might have been causing the issue, how to help prevent it going forward, and how to spot signs that it could be a larger building-related problem, which was especially helpful since I live in a condominium. Out of all the plumbers I looked into, John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning had the best pricing, and they absolutely backed it up with outstanding service. I'd recommend them to anyone dealing with plumbing issues.

Andre came on the same day we called (within a few hours, actually) and fixed a nasty and…read morecomplicated blocked drain issue. He was clear about the problem, explained it well and knew his stuff. In spite of the issues and awkwardness of our current plumbing, Andre did not give up and persevered with the blockage (between the bath and the sink) until it was finally resolved. The price was very fair especially considering the effort and mindset needed to resolve the problem. Wouldn't hesitate to call this company again - very grateful for a good and positive outcome to a nasty problem. Thank you, Andre for your patience and hard work.

5 Stars all the way. Both my experiences with Daniel Wright Plumbing have been outstanding. Here…read moreare the highlights: 1. In an emergency, he called me back within minutes. So grateful for his service. 2. In a non-emergency, Danny came through with a game plan and a quote to replace our aging water heater. Scheduled the next day, he texted to give us a heads up of when to be home, and then took care of our old water heater and hooked us up with a brand new 10 year unit. Such a pleasure to work with. 3. In every touchpoint, he came through not only with skill, expertise and experience, but he educated us on how the process would go and what to expect. Peace of mind. Super efficient. Wonderful service. Great guy. Highly recommend!

I bought a top floor condo in a house built in the 1880s. The plumbing is "quaint" to say the…read moreleast. I wanted a washer/dryer in my unit. All previous owners went down to the basement to do laundry. I tried 5 different plumbers and Daniel Wright was the only one who agreed to plumb in a ventless dual unit for a reasonable price. He did an outstanding job very efficiently. I have used him for so many other things, including installing a new water heater, and a range of other major and minor fixes. He is always responsive, prompt, cheerful, extremely knowledgable and his prices are very fair. I've owned many homes in my life, in many places, and have worked with other plumbers in this area. I know I found my North Shore plumber and am very happy to recommend Danny unreservedly.

My water line to the refrigerator was leaking. I called Teddy, and he came out between calls,…read moreinstalled a new line, and fixed the slow flow to the water dispenser. Top notch in my book! If you need plumbing, Ted and Mike are your guys!

For 3 years, I have been using Zolotas Brothers for all my plumbing needs (dishwasher installation,…read morenew sink/disposal, broken pipe, and new hot water tank). Every time I think I'll have to wait forever for an appointment, they fit me in almost immediately. Once they get here, they're done incredibly fast and the work is impeccable! I would recommend them to anyone that needs a plumber, no matter what the job is!