Contractor refuses to give references?

tlhumm · 2006-09-11T18:33:24+00:00

What do you think about a contractor who refuses to give you referencesuntil you sign the contract? I had the "Affordable Co." come out togive me a bid on replacement windows, and while she talked for about ahalf hour on how great they are, when asked if we could get somereferrals and go look at their work, she refused saying that it'sagainst their policy, and it's to protect their customers privacy, BUTif we sign the contract and become one of the "Affordable Co" family,they will provide us with referrals, we have 3 days to cancel. We saidno thank you.

Sep 11, 2006 23 Replies

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RicodJour 20 years ago

I can imagine the phone calls...

Hi, I just signed a contract with Affordable & Affable Construction and they gave me your name as a reference. Any comments?

You poor bastard. {click}

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sonofabitchsky 20 years ago

Another thought is to check with the BBB and contractors state board to see how many if any complaints they have. It would not be hard for a shyster company to give you the name of 3 of his buddies or relatives.

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