E HOFFMAN CONTRACTING

Provider did good work but was asking for money upfront and stating it was needed because someone didn't pay him for lumber on another job. He would disappear for a few weeks after taking my funds and told me his workers do not want to work so would bring his girlfriend to help. I honestly thought he would not complete the work but came he back and completed as I was going to report him as a contractor not work with.
   He did take time to remove each fixture and shutter and sand metal before spray painting.
    He then left things on site after completing job and disconnected his cell phone after picking the stuff up.

8Ernie claimed to have a crew but showed up with only his girlfriend stating that workers find it easier to collect assistance than continue working.  It was 50% down and then wanted more money claiming he used my downpayment to buy lumber for another customer.
    He then showed up with just his girlfriend and luckily both could handle ladders well. They would ask for a few hundred more dollars and then disappear for a few weeks claiming family sickness or vacation.
    He did do a good job with the metal fixtures taking the time to ensure sanded and did an even spray job covering the vegetation around. The painting was acceptable and used good quality paint and made sure I had the colors to match.
    This job took over two months to complete partly because of the rain but then them disappearing on me. I laughed when they claimed they would come back. But I left for the weekend and they came back to complete the job.
   He also helped me with grinding out a tree stump and finding a replacement screen door. Very helpful and careful when he was with it but definitely had issues and then changed his number after finishing as I had one small adjustment.
    I was also overcharged not having a lot of experience hiring someone.

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Ernie estimated that only 20 slate pieces needed replacing. He wrote an estimate that would not go over $1500. I gave a $500 deposit. At the end of the day he calls me up and tells me the final bill was $1720. He left a dirty rag and a Budweiser cup on our property. He offered to replace another portion of our roof for only $1000.