**Took deposit, never started, refused refund. Beware of constant excuses.** I hired Eric Denney for a landscaping project in November and paid a deposit upfront. What followed was weeks of "calamity excuses" rather than work.
First, on Dec 2nd, I was told his transmission went out. I was understanding. Then, on Dec 4th, it was "issues with equipment." On Dec 8th, he claimed his dump trailer was stolen. Despite my patience and his repeated promises to be there "first thing tomorrow" or "Wednesday morning," he never showed up to start the job.
When I finally requested my deposit back, I was assured it was mailed. It never arrived. I have a documented text history of every broken promise and delay. Do not give this contractor money upfront; the communication is unreliable, and the work was never even attempted. read more