I dislike creating reviews like this but I must warn my fellow consumers to run fast from AD's Plumbing (Austin) as he scammed me out of $300.00and I'm in the midst of reporting him to local authorities, Consumer Affairs, as well as commencing court action. For example, he canceled the job, which is fine, but then made the outrageous attempt to give me his receipts for items purchased at Lowes as if I can return items purchased on his card for a refund. Even the store indicated he needs to return the items himself and refund me. Which, of course, he is not doing. There's more but I have sent the full story to local authorities and Consumer Affairs as he cannot avoid the ensuing repercussions. I can't speak to his workmanship but his professionalism is highly questionable and don't want this to happen to other potential customers.
UPDATE 12/124 This contractors continue the scam demanding I pay for his time to go to Lowe's while he purchased mulch and a water heater for another party. Then ridiculously tells me he talked with a State Trooper who advised he can charge me for his time??? Doesn't make any sense and just another fabricated stories. He has been reported to agencies at both State and Fed levels as well aa across different platforms as I want to help others not meet with a similar situation. This will be followed by court action.
I also had another much more reliable contractor visit who advised what this contractor said needed to be done is wrong. Obviously, just another way to overcharge and scam people.
Please stay away from this contractor, I can't advise this strongly enough.
Update 1/5/24: Contractor refuses to do the right and ethical thing. Aside from fraudulent behavior in terms of keeping money he has no right to, he also tried to sell me work that didn't need to be done to increase his sale. Several people advised this contractor is running a scam. His reviews are also suspect. There are plenty of other licensed and insured contractors who will provide much more professional service. read more