Paco is not the ideal small business owner I'd recommend to anyone…read more
I contacted him to replace my irrigation valve on Saturday 07/04/26, while the initial conversation was cordial, the end result wasn't (07/06/26).
We set a date (07/06/26) for the replacement and what I thought was a fair negotiated price ($250), it really ended not being a fair price at all.
Paco initially wanted $280, I negotiated with him to $250. Even at $250 he was higher than all others by $50-$100 more.
I asked him if I could use my credit card, he said yes but there would be 4% surcharge. I didn't agree with that, so I asked if he could wave that, he reluctantly agreed.
So, date and price was set.
Come Monday 07/06/26, he claims his credit card service isn't working, so I agreed to a Zelle payment.
Our appointment was for Monday (07/06/26 at 11:30; not only did his credit card service not work according to him, but he continued to change his arrival time.
He texted me he was running behind on 07/06/26 and now would arrive no later than 12:30.
By this time I'm seeing many red flags.
I called him @ 11:46 on 07/06/26 to verify with him that he would arrive no later than 12:30 and was still intact.
While confirming his 12:30 time, now he tells me 1 O'clock and blames me for his late arrival because I called to verify the time.
During our conversation on the phone he kept interrupting me, talking over me, telling me I was upset that I couldn't use my credit card (furthest from the truth), and that I set the price for the job and so forth.
I told him, I no longer needed his services, he was rude and not accommodating or respectful of my time and needs.
Who wants to invite someone to their home after a terrible text and phone conversation, NO THANK YOU!
To say the least, he wasn't given the job.
Be careful who you hire people.