re: #171 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Customer tonight had already hired a couple of guys who “on the side” do HVAC work. He couldn’t find the phone number to cancel our appointment. He was embarrassed, but, they worked really cheap. New furnace, air-conditioning system for a house for under 4 grand. Less than half of anybody else he got quotes from. (I would’ve been the 5th quote).

Without pulling permits, with no workman’s comp, they’re going to replace his gas furnace.

Heh.

A homeowner’s policy can refuse to pay if you hire an uninsured worker to work at your house. Insurance companies can always afford more lawyers than you can.

Nothing like AC work to pad the quote. I have used someone for years that I have come to trust, but I will still require permits. Not worth the potential hassle if they come a knocking. Also remember, never get multiple quotes if no permit is pulled. That is almost a guarantee of an inspection, called in by one of the losers.