Landscaper leaves job unfinished after homeowner pays $16K

DENVER (KDVR) – Landscaping firms throughout the entrance vary are on the point of make huge cash this season. Shopper specialists inform FOX31, that whether or not hiring a small enterprise or massive operation examine them out first.

Evan Claus informed FOX31 that he thought he had discovered the right firm to finish the landscaping round his residence.

“He stated that he may do all the pieces, concrete pavers, retaining wall,” Claus stated.

Claus supplied FOX31 with paperwork that present he entered a contract with Aguilar Landscaping on March 3. It additionally stated that the work needed to be accomplished inside two to 3 weeks of that date and can complete $22,000. He made a number of funds totaling $16,500.

Because the weeks glided by, the job remained unfinished.

“It’s clearly a fairly embarrassing state of affairs you already know, having anyone stroll off the job with the type of cash,” Claus stated.

Claus confirmed the Drawback Solvers demand letters he despatched to the corporate stating that crews solely labored two instances since March 24, which included dumping trash on April 7, and burying two sprinkle zones on April 12.

The Drawback Solvers reached out to the proprietor of the corporate, which advertises on Fb Market. FOX31 additionally despatched repeated emails and continues to be awaiting a response relating to when the cash Claus paid might be refunded.

The enterprise has an F ranking with the Higher Enterprise Bureau and a number of other complaints.

Claus stated he needs he would have seen these scores.

“One factor I’ve discovered by means of the method is that the higher contractors will say ‘name my earlier shoppers’” he defined.

Claus has since employed one other development firm to complete the job, which wanted solely three days to finish.

He stated he got here ahead in an effort to assist different owners pay attention to crimson flags earlier than hiring any landscaper.

“You need to do your analysis and you must perceive what the warning indicators are. I really feel like we had these however we didn’t take note of them,” he stated. Claus added that the warning indicators included inconsistent communication with the landscaper.

Shopper specialists say it’s all the time vital to get a number of references, take a look at a enterprise’s registration with the Secretary of State, and by no means pay all the cash upfront.

Claus has contacted authorities and is in search of authorized recommendation.