A-1 Construction & Electric Co

Feb 19th, 2020

Signed a contract with A-1 and their owner John Adams on 4/16/20 to have A-1 do some landscaping, concrete work, and French Drain. He took a $5100 deposit. We were told the work would be started in 2 weeks. On 5/5 when asked, he said then said "next week". On 5/18 he said stone would be in Thursday and he would start work in a couple days and have Dig Rite come back out tomorrow. On 5/26, when asked again about start date, he replied "this week. weekend". The company again never showed up as promised and never contacted us to tell us they couldn't make it out. Seven weeks after signing contract, we found out he never contacted the HOA as he promised and never had Dig Rite come back out. Since the owner failed to come out multiple times and never started any work, on 6/3 we decided to ask for our money back so we can find a different contractor. The owner claims he was just about to start, but again, he never contacted the HOA for approval or had Dig Rite out again. The owner did say he would refund us but it has now been 29 days since we've asked and have yet to receive the refund. We've requested a refund many times and even offered to have a clean break with no negative reviews if he just gave us our money back. He is also now not responding to emails or text despite being professional at all times to him. It has have 11 weeks and we have no work done and no refund for the deposit. I originally offered him the project because he was recommended by my boss (who he isn't responding too either) but his BBB history indicates he has a past with very similar complaints.
Oct 8th, 2019