One of the things from the buyers home inspection was some tuckpointing work on the stack.
We assumed this would be an easy fix since we could just hire someone to do it.
Derek made some calls and got this guy, Steve, out within an hour of calling. And Steve quoted a reasonable price. Derek told Steve that he had some nice reviews on-line. Steve liked hearing that. Derek agreed to have Steve complete the tuckpointing work on our stack/chimney. Derek told Steve that he would write him a great review for great work!
Day One: Steve worked until dark to get a good start so he could finish up early the following day. As he left he said that he would be back at 7 am the following morning. Derek said, "great! g'night Steve!"
Day Two: Steve showed up sometime in the middle of the day. He worked with his buddy on more tuckpointing stuff....Steve let a stray brick fall over the side of the roof.....and into our neighbors window.
And then Steve lifted out the flu of the chimney and it fell apart. cha-ching. cha-ching. Steve says he has to come back the following day to finish up a few things. Derek talks with Steve about timing and asks Steve to call if he is going to be late again.
Day Three: Steve showed up around two after I called Derek asking where in the
Day Four: Derek (and family's) nerves are shot. Steve shows up several hours after telling Derek that he will be by in "five minutes." After several hours, Steve states that he wraps up. Derek tries to wrap up with Steve. However, Steve will have to fix the neighbor's broken window the following week.
Please let this Steve drama be done soon!
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