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Guest	Posted: Sat, Jan 14 2012, 4:51 pm EST    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair I've had the same problem locally. They come, do a look around, tell you what they can do about the problem. Then say they will be in contact the next week .. and you never hear from them again. I've called 3 times, got the machine, left and message and still haven't heard back in over a month. I just don't understand the lack of professionalism. If you don't want to do the job.. call back and lie... but don't just not call back.
Guest	Posted: Sat, Oct 1 2011, 10:18 am EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair Guest wrote: Guest wrote: Guest wrote: Guest wrote: You just don't get it. I'm new to this topic but what don't they "get exactly? Why should they pay more for a local contractor to sub to a roofer if they can go direct? By the way, not all the local contractors are responsive. I tried using one a couple times and both times they I could never even get them to follow-up with the quote for the work. I would call back to ask and keep hearing they were "working on it." Finally stopped asking and never heard back. They a year later I was dumb enough to try again on another job and never even got a return phone call. I'm sure others may be better, but if you want to promote using local could you point us to where you can find a list of local contractors? Not everyone works in the trades and knows these people. In this economy it doesn't make sense for a contractor to not follow up with a customer, there must have been some other reason like maybe he perceived you as being a problem to deal with or you were not being realistic about the cost, which is typical. So try someone else. The Business Association published a directory of local businesses awhile ago. Nice. Without knowing any of the facts, it couldn't have been the contractors fault. Because there's no such thing as a flaky contractor. I don't know the circumstances any more than you do but I can assure you there are still plenty of flaky contractors out there. Why would you want to pursue a flaky contractor twice in the first place? Flaky contractor = low bid, that's usually the reason and then you get what you pay for. There are reputable local contractors around who have been in business a long time because they are good at what they do. They wouldn't still be in business if they didn't call people back or if they did lousy work. Also the comment about contractors being from hell, well that's not very nice, and again, that person must have gotten the cheapest work they could find.
Guest	Posted: Sat, Oct 1 2011, 9:45 am EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair A lot of contractors don't return calls as even in this economy there are still projects that are too small or that they don't want. I use a plumber and electrician in Cranbury and their service and cost is competitive. However, when I've needed small construction work done I've had to go outside. We don't have any real handymen in town. The contractors are busy with bigger remodels and large projects. The electricians and plumbers are still great and responsive. Plus some of our local contractors sub out work to out of town outfits. So the only way to really use only local is for the homeowner to be their own contractor. Plus, I have to say most homeowners have to factor in cost. It's great to use local, but if their rates are a lot higher then I know a lot of people won't or can't pay it. Nor should it be expected that they pay more.
Guest	Posted: Sat, Oct 1 2011, 8:15 am EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair Guest wrote: Guest wrote: Guest wrote: You just don't get it. I'm new to this topic but what don't they "get exactly? Why should they pay more for a local contractor to sub to a roofer if they can go direct? By the way, not all the local contractors are responsive. I tried using one a couple times and both times they I could never even get them to follow-up with the quote for the work. I would call back to ask and keep hearing they were "working on it." Finally stopped asking and never heard back. They a year later I was dumb enough to try again on another job and never even got a return phone call. I'm sure others may be better, but if you want to promote using local could you point us to where you can find a list of local contractors? Not everyone works in the trades and knows these people. In this economy it doesn't make sense for a contractor to not follow up with a customer, there must have been some other reason like maybe he perceived you as being a problem to deal with or you were not being realistic about the cost, which is typical. So try someone else. The Business Association published a directory of local businesses awhile ago. Nice. Without knowing any of the facts, it couldn't have been the contractors fault. Because there's no such thing as a flaky contractor. I don't know the circumstances any more than you do but I can assure you there are still plenty of flaky contractors out there.
Guest	Posted: Sat, Oct 1 2011, 7:47 am EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair I guess you must work for the church. NICE !!!
Guest	Posted: Sat, Oct 1 2011, 1:22 am EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair Most contractors are from HELL!!!!!!!!!!
Guest	Posted: Sat, Oct 1 2011, 12:23 am EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair Guest wrote: Guest wrote: You just don't get it. I'm new to this topic but what don't they "get exactly? Why should they pay more for a local contractor to sub to a roofer if they can go direct? By the way, not all the local contractors are responsive. I tried using one a couple times and both times they I could never even get them to follow-up with the quote for the work. I would call back to ask and keep hearing they were "working on it." Finally stopped asking and never heard back. They a year later I was dumb enough to try again on another job and never even got a return phone call. I'm sure others may be better, but if you want to promote using local could you point us to where you can find a list of local contractors? Not everyone works in the trades and knows these people. In this economy it doesn't make sense for a contractor to not follow up with a customer, there must have been some other reason like maybe he perceived you as being a problem to deal with or you were not being realistic about the cost, which is typical. So try someone else. The Business Association published a directory of local businesses awhile ago.
Guest	Posted: Fri, Sep 30 2011, 12:08 pm EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair There is a good roofer named Charlie Sears, out of Hightstown, mine thinkit.
Guest	Posted: Fri, Sep 30 2011, 9:40 am EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair Guest wrote: You just don't get it. I'm new to this topic but what don't they "get exactly? Why should they pay more for a local contractor to sub to a roofer if they can go direct? By the way, not all the local contractors are responsive. I tried using one a couple times and both times they I could never even get them to follow-up with the quote for the work. I would call back to ask and keep hearing they were "working on it." Finally stopped asking and never heard back. They a year later I was dumb enough to try again on another job and never even got a return phone call. I'm sure others may be better, but if you want to promote using local could you point us to where you can find a list of local contractors? Not everyone works in the trades and knows these people.
Guest	Posted: Fri, Sep 30 2011, 7:51 am EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair You just don't get it.
Guest	Posted: Wed, Sep 28 2011, 7:59 pm EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair Guest wrote: There are at least 5-6 contractors who actually live in Cranbury. What is wrong with asking one of them ? Bumpkin asked for a "local" contractor and every single post has reccomended contractors who pay taxes somewhere else. Many contractors are not roofers. The person asked about a roof issue. I don't know any roofers in town and a contractor will hire a roofer and then add their costs as they have to make money too.
Guest	Posted: Wed, Sep 28 2011, 7:50 pm EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair There are at least 5-6 contractors who actually live in Cranbury. What is wrong with asking one of them ? Bumpkin asked for a "local" contractor and every single post has reccomended contractors who pay taxes somewhere else.
Buddy	Posted: Tue, Sep 27 2011, 6:50 pm EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair Someone recommended Majestic Renovations. I believe the company is based in Freehold but they contract roofers from as near as Plainsboro. They claim their roofers can fix any leaks in just one visit. Anyone have any Majestic Renovation experiences they can share?
Guest	Posted: Tue, Sep 27 2011, 1:05 pm EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair I used Trenton Roofing and Siding. They were the second best price and did a nice job. Stripped down to wood and new shingles in 1 day.
Guest	Posted: Mon, Sep 26 2011, 9:37 pm EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair Try Banner Exteriors Robbinsville 1888 441 0006 We had whole roof down to wood done in spring. Very happy with work. Their guys have been with company a long time. Tell them 21 Griggs Road sent you. Good luck!
Guest	Posted: Mon, Sep 26 2011, 2:59 pm EDT    Post subject: Re: Roof Repair Guest wrote: Guest wrote: That doesn't make sense. John who is the owner is the only one who does quotes. If the crew said something different then I would have called him right away. He has done a lot of work for me and always did well by me. John had a "salesman" do the quote and contract. John was the one who showed up with the work crew and told me the salesman was wrong. Wow. That's too bad. John has done all my roofing work and friends too as recently as last year. I would have a bad taste too then.