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Jennifer
Citizen
Username: Jkohan
Post Number: 67
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 3:18 pm: | 
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So--maybe I only read the posts that said good things about Luigi--but I called for an estimate last week. He called the same day and said he would be here on Saturday morning at 9am. At 10am when he wasn't here, I called him on the cellphone listed on his ad on MOL. He said: "Ohhhh...I forgot--oh yeah, it says your address for 9amu in my appointment book..but I'm in Morris Plains now." So, I took a deep breath and agreed to let him come this afternoon at 3pm. Well, it's 3:15 and he still isn't here yet.....is this typical?
Hmmm...anyone have anothe mason they can recommend? This is a significant job entailing 8 front steps, 2 walkways, a retaining wall and the apron of a driveway. |
Fabulouswalls
Citizen
Username: Fabulouswalls
Post Number: 39
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 8:15 pm: |
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FYI - Luigi never came to my house for a quote either. I also had an appointment with a roofer today and he didn't show either. I feel your pain. |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 858
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 6:05 am: |
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Try Joe Antal. We use him for our masonry and stucco work. 973-332-3162 (Cell) Tell him I sent you. |
nancy rose
Citizen
Username: Nancyrose
Post Number: 5
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 8:59 am: |
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Guys, if all else fails just try calling R&G. 973-324-9461. |
golden
Citizen
Username: Golden
Post Number: 144
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 7:24 pm: |
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call billy at avellino custom masonry (908)879-8699. he always calls back and always shows up. bt the way he does excellent work also !!!! |
Wendyn
Supporter
Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2811
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 8:30 am: |
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We actually had the opposite experience. Luigi came the same day we called him (and did a great job on our hardscape). Avellino never called us back.
Working with contractors can be very frustrating. |
Farida Agustiani
Citizen
Username: Chinzo
Post Number: 23
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 10:03 pm: |
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Try Carmine's Landscaping & Construction here in Maplewood. Matt always shows up to appointments and calls back right away. We had great experience using them. More info at www.carmineslandscaping.com or call 973-763-6626 |
jersey Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 358
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 11:39 pm: |
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I just love reading the Luigi flames while the company banner ad blinks above.
Priceless? If only.
J.B. |
chiquita
Citizen
Username: Chiquita
Post Number: 77
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 4:53 pm: |
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We had prompt responses from both Luigi and Avellino. We liked them both but Avellino's quote was more than twice Luigi's. |
Jennifer
Citizen
Username: Jkohan
Post Number: 75
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 9:18 pm: |
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Chiquita and Wendyn--I'm glad you had good experiences with Luigi--I guess I will never know how good his prices are--but I CAN tell you that his follow up stinks...missed 2 appts in ONE DAY and not even a call....I don't care HOW cheap and good his work is--that is NO way to do business. |
Zach Williams
Citizen
Username: Babyzach
Post Number: 27
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 9:49 pm: |
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Chiquita...I'm wrestling with similar dynamics - What did you end up doing? |
Wendyn
Supporter
Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2840
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 8:27 am: |
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That really sucks Jennifer. Hope you find someone you like to do the job. |
Oldstone
Citizen
Username: Rogers4317
Post Number: 653
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 8:47 am: |
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luigi blew me off, too. |
musicme
Citizen
Username: Musicme
Post Number: 1636
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 10:05 am: |
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Luigi no show twice... |
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