Jonathan Blake Spencer of Spencer Fence and Gates
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Buyer beware!
I hired Jonathan Blake Spencer of Spencer Fence and Gates for a $9,000 fence installation, with the clear agreement it would be finished within one week--by Friday. What followed was a series of delays, excuses, and unprofessional conduct that left me out thousands of dollars and without a proper fence.
Timeline of Events:
Contract Signed: February 19, 2025, for one-week completion.
Payments: $3,000 for posts and groundwork, $3,000 for pickets, fence door, and chicken wire, then $1,800 extra after he claimed a "rookie mistake" in his calculations.
Excuses: After minimal progress, he cited a family emergency, transportation issues, and then asked for the rest of the $9,000 for truck repairs, even though the job was nowhere near finished.
Refusal to Provide Documentation: Despite repeated requests, he never gave me receipts or showed his contractor's license.
Aggressive Behavior: When I refused to pay more, Jonathan and his coworker became aggressive and refused to leave my property until I paid them more.
Access Lost: His delays and misuse of the neighboring church's property led to us losing access, forcing me to hire another contractor under tight deadlines.
No Warranty: The new contractor couldn't warranty the fence, since he was finishing someone else's incomplete work. I've now paid twice for a fence and still have no warranty.
Ignored Offers to Help: I even offered to pick up the materials myself, rent a truck, or pay extra just to get the job finished. Jonathan refused, ghosted me, and ignored my calls for weeks, making it clear he'd spent my money elsewhere. I priced out all the materials myself and know what they should have cost.
Shoddy Work: The new contractor confirmed that Jonathan's work was subpar and had to redo his repairs and posts.
Selective Availability: Ironically, Jonathan was able to show up for unrelated moving work I hired him for, so he could get paid for his truck, but ignored all fence-related communication.
As a disabled senior citizen, this ordeal caused significant financial and emotional stress for my family, and we had to upgrade our home security. I've reported Jonathan to Adult Protective Services and the police and am pursuing both a refund in court and a case for elder abuse.
If you are a senior or anyone else who has had a similar experience with this contractor, please contact me at 903-747-2944 or TimothyDRobertsTherapy@gmail.com.
Summary:
Jonathan Blake Spencer of Spencer Fence and Gates failed to complete the work as agreed, provided excuse after excuse, refused to show basic documentation, and acted aggressively when held accountable. I strongly urge others to avoid this contractor and to contact me if you've had a similar experience.