Recently, there have been several different contractors soliciting work within the Manors for things like replacement windows, interior painting, home security systems, deck maintenance, etc. A favorite line is that "I'm in the vicinity doing a job for (insert name) and ......." or "I'm doing a job over on the next street and ...."
When they come to my door and give me that kind of line, I let them know that "I'm on the Board and I don't recognize that name" or I ask them the name of the street and their response is always, "I can't remember, but it's two streets over." In most cases, that is the end of their solicitation and they just turn around and leave.
I also hear about other solicitations from co-owners who call me to tip me off about a suspicious salesperson or ask if the salesman's claim that they are recommended by the Board is true, etc. I also often hear from both satisfied and unsatisfied co-owners about the performance of specific contractors who did work for them.
Please be very careful before you agree to have work done by any contractor. Always ask for references and check them out.
You can ask me or another Board member if the contractor has been doing work in here or if we know the name of a contractor that has performed satisfactory work for a Manors co-owner. We can also put you in contact with a Manors co-owner if the contractor provides an address as a reference.
If you are satisfied with someone who has done a good job for you, let me know and I can add them to a section of this blog.
