I am writing this review to add some dimension to the few negative reports that Bill has received.
I too was asked for a 50% deposit on all promised work, I demurred, because I thought it unreasonable, and paid $250 instead. I was invoiced for the whole job, and instructed to pay up front, which I did not do.
Bill did some of the work but was unable to finish. Since then I have sent several e-mails, asking for a statement of account, and confirming that we have fixed the problem at our end. I have also asked for an accounting of some supplies he purchased and did not leave with us. ( He itemized $100 for supplies, which I queried, specifically noting that most of the plumbing had already been supplied, and the lumber was not yet needed.) My main problem is the non-response to all of my e-mails. I told him that I would hire someone else, since he had been non-responsive, but I had to pay $75 to that person for shut-off valves which I believed Bill had already purchased.
I am not out of pocket much, and the work he did was fine. I would just like to support those people who HAVE had some problems, they are not wrong, my experience, though not as dire, was very similar.
Bill contacted me and has asked that I edit my review. I have viewed his unflattering response to my review, which includes references to my home a family, and wish only to add that I stand by my original review. Bill's work is fine; his attitude to problems, questions and disagreements is not. As long as you have a perfect life and a perfect home, and do not care about how your money is spent, by all means hire this contractor. I would ask people to review his negative reviews, and his responses to criticism, however mild, and judge for yourself the commonalities. Ask yourself whether this is someone you want in your home.
