Stephens Construction

11/12/2010 Mr. Stephens showed up at my residence on Friday afternoon, November 12, 2010. He was joined by another contractor of mine who had recommended him. He examined the bear box, and confirmed that it was repairable, and that the construction of the ground platform was also doable. He took measurements, and said he would call back with an estimate. He did call back that same evening, but called while I was out to dinner. But he did leave a voice mail message. I called him back the following morning. He gave me the estimate, and I gave him my verbal approval. He confirmed that he was able to perform the work requested "the early part of next week--say Monday or Tuesday. I'll call you before I come over, so you'll know I'm coming." I said fine. Now, two weeks have gone by, and he has not shown up to do the job, nor bothered to call me. I can only assume he is not interested in doing the job, or earning the money he was to make. Or he just forgot. Whatever excuse, it's unacceptable to me for any contractor to give dates for work to be performed, and agree to call, and not show up or call. I understand this man is a conservative, decent, upright person, reasonable in his prices, and performs acceptable contracting work. But none of that means anything to me if he doesn't do the work he committed himself to do.