During I contracted with *** Mercer to repair my deck by replacing several planks of worn decking, also to pressure wash, coat with a paint, not stainAlso, he was to install columns to strengthen an arbor, which he also paintedFor this to be completed he quoted $4,(Four Thousand dollars)Two or three weeks later at my request, he returned to pressure wash the entire house At that time I pointed out to him not only was the paint peeling from the deck, but that one support column was cracked entirelyOne or two planks that were supposedly replaced, either split or became loose againSaid he would seal the column or replace itI stated I would prefer he replaced same, but I would not pay for further labor, only supplies He sidestepped the problem, but left me with the impression he would return Of course, I have since found out he took advantage of me by charging so much, and after I made him aware of problems, he had no intention of returningMany planks of decking that should have been replaced, were not, he painted over them, and are now fully rottedHe is very dishonest, and willing to take advantage of a widow I'm 'Once bitten, twice shy'I should state, dates of service, payment, complaint are very approximate Unable to trace paperworkNo further contact by the busi
Of course it would be wonderful if I had recourse, but understand I do not Statutes etc I just hope others have not received the same rotten service, and not been short changed as I was I'm sure I am not the only homeowner to have been cheated by *** *** Mercer
During I contracted with *** Mercer to repair my deck by replacing several planks of worn decking, also to pressure wash, coat with a paint, not stainAlso, he was to install columns to strengthen an arbor, which he also paintedFor this to be completed he quoted $4,(Four Thousand dollars)Two or three weeks later at my request, he returned to pressure wash the entire house At that time I pointed out to him not only was the paint peeling from the deck, but that one support column was cracked entirelyOne or two planks that were supposedly replaced, either split or became loose againSaid he would seal the column or replace itI stated I would prefer he replaced same, but I would not pay for further labor, only supplies He sidestepped the problem, but left me with the impression he would return Of course, I have since found out he took advantage of me by charging so much, and after I made him aware of problems, he had no intention of returningMany planks of decking that should have been replaced, were not, he painted over them, and are now fully rottedHe is very dishonest, and willing to take advantage of a widow I'm 'Once bitten, twice shy'I should state, dates of service, payment, complaint are very approximate Unable to trace paperworkNo further contact by the busi
Of course it would be wonderful if I had recourse, but understand I do not Statutes etc I just hope others have not received the same rotten service, and not been short changed as I was I'm sure I am not the only homeowner to have been cheated by *** *** Mercer