I'm writing this review to save others the aggravation I'm going through. Hired this man, Samuel Baillargeon, on 6/26 to do some jobs, one being repairing a deck I had built by someone else. Code enforcement gave me a deadline. Sam agreed he could start right away. There were some hiccups with getting supplies due to shortages, but once that was done there were many issues with scheduling, changing times & dragging it out for weeks. Lack of communication. When I simply asked if he was coming out the following day, (after SEVERAL times of him saying he was coming out, then didn't) he replied "I told u I had to finish this job I'm on, I'll give you your deposit back, u can find someone else." He did tell me that he had to finish another job, but did not give me any time frame. I just asked a reasonable question.
Background: I have a contract with S.B. for 4 jobs at $1800, paid 900 (half, crazy I know!) down. He claims since the contract says "No refunds on deposits " he doesn't legally have to give me my money back, even though he's the one who breached the contract!
He said there's no time limit on when he has to give me my money back & he's only giving me my $ back to be nice. Claims his lawyer told
Him this. Also stated he's been through this with another customer.
3 days ago he said he sent me my $. (from 40 miles away!) I still don't have it.
Please, don't hire this guy. I had a bad feeling when I hired him & should've listened to my instincts. Now I have to fight to get my $ back.
You can't take $ from a customer, then back out of the contract & just keep the $ if no work is done! That is theft. Contract breached. PLEASE take my advice & steer clear of this guy.
I think he pretended he was going to do the work, just holding me off, until I angered him by asking again when he was coming out, so he could then say"never mind. Find someone else." Then just keep the money, which he already spent. Theft by deception.
I have been contacted by several people who are having similar issues with him. Seems he has a reputation. Protect yourself. Learn from my mistake. read more