We're a small collective that shares stories from freelance and contract workers who've been…read moretreated unfairly. This is one of those stories. A contractor was hired by this company to build a fully functional website on a rushed timeline. They were told they were the only person working on the project, and that the urgency was due to the company's former developer being in a legal dispute and planning to take down the live site by June 1st, 2025. The contractor dropped everything to help and finished the site two weeks before the deadline. Over the course of several weeks, the contractor even went to their office multiple times for meetings with the owner's son and other team members, working in good faith to move the project forward.After the work was done, it came to light that two or three other people were also working on the same site, despite the company claiming otherwise from the start. When the contractor followed up for payment, the owner's son who was the main point of contact allegedly said "My boy could do it for less than $1,000, so our initial agreement on price is gonna be a lot less now." He also added he was going on vacation in 15 days and "didn't have time to deal with it." All this while wearing an expensive Rolex. The contractor was told, "Send me the invoice I'll pay you for your time." The invoice was sent immediately, and the son followed up once more saying, "I'll get back to you." After that, he went completely silent no reply, no payment. The contractor was left dismissed and disrespected. The stress and anxiety from this on top of an existing heart condition led to serious mental and physical strain. Legal steps have since been taken. This post is meant to warn others if you're a freelancer, contractor, or subcontractor, be cautious. Get everything in writing, and don't ignore red flags. No one should be pressured, misled, ghosted, or lowballed after showing up, putting in the time, and delivering their end of the deal.

JGriffin is by far the best HVAC we have had!! They are thorough - pleasant and explain exactly…read morewhat needs to be fixed or what they are doing! No pressure!! Thank you for all the help!!! A job well done and Office customer service is great to work with!!

They are very good…read more I had been using a local guy who I really liked but then couldn't get a reply from him. Was recommended to RP and really like them. Once the guy came with an apprentice from the local vocational high school and I really really liked that. Prices are higher than the local guy, but they will always answer the phone and always be able to fit me in, and worth it. Good value and service for the cost.

I used McLaughlin plumbing on two occasions. First time was last year to fix and replace the…read moredrainpipe for our Washing Machine. Earlier this week I had him replace a 60-year-old Toilet and install a new shut off valve They (McLaughlin) are wonderful to work with on home repairs. The Plumber was prompt, courteous, pleasant, and knowledgeable about our plumbing issues. We felt completely comfortable with the service. We will be using them again fix other old "issues" that need to fix in our old house. We will also be using them for the upgrades we plan to have performed soon. I highly recommend McLaughlin Plumbing to anyone needing an experienced plumbing contractor. Worth the cost

I am a new customer and found them to be an amazing company. Excellent customer service with great…read morecommunication skills. I was dealing with "Thermoil in Belmont, MA" and got zero answers from them with back and forth nonsense about an electric water heater that I needed replaced. So after a few months of nothing from "Thermoil", I texted 128 Plumbing in Wakefield on a Sunday, got a response and had an appointment for the beginning of the week. They had a person come over to look at the work I needed done and the next day they had "Tony and Santos" come over for the installation of a new electric water heater. They have great service plans for their customers, giving you the top products offered in the field for your piece of mind on longevity and durability. You know who you are dealing with when someone comes over to work in your house with company vehicles. Not someone in a beat up personal vehicle that looks like they are having issues. If there were more star ratings I could give for 128 Plumbing it would be a 100% star rating. Charlie Boyd Chelsea, MA

We had a leaking water heater. I called at 6:15 in the evening, and a virtual agent confirmed that…read more128 had scheduled with us the next day via a text message to my phone. They called promptly at 9:30 AM the next morning and arrived by 10. We needed a replacement water heater, and they were completely done by 5 PM. They are focused, efficient, and helpful. I also appreciate the membership they offer as a company. Wonderful team!!

These guys are the best. Had a main sewer line blockage shortly after wife being in hospital and…read morehouse company due soon. Panic! They sent a pleasant, personable tech to my house within hours and solved the problem. If you ever have a drain emergency these folks will address it in a competent, thoroughly professional manner.

I had clogged kitchen sink and contacted them on Monday night, they quickly responded with an…read moreestimate. They also gave me multiple availabilities for the next day. The technician Santo came and fixed the clogged kitchen sink drain. It was deeper clog so he used a long snake and made sure the pipe to the main drain was unclogged. He also gave me tips to prevent the same thing happening again. I would use them again in the future.

It was a Saturday evening, about 4:00 PM and we were about to leave for 2 week vacation overseas,…read morewhen we went into our storage room to grab something and found a puddle of water from our hot water heater. I immediately googled who could replace this in a short turnaround and called one of the "big companies" that does this kind of work. I was told they could come on Monday to evaluate and then depending on the evaluation, they would then schedule what would need to be done, which was a couple days after that. Each step with them cost money too. I couldnt wait that long and looked up more options when I came across Daniel Wright Plumbing & Heating. There were other reviews that were reminiscent of what I was going through. I called and left a message. I received a call back in less than an hour. He asked a few questions about the unit I had, I texted a few pictures and he was at our house the next morning to look at the situation. He gave me a quote when he left and he was at our house the next morning (Monday) when he said he would be, installed the new hot water heater and cleaned up after himself. He did quality work, was reliable, communicated transparently, was polite and professional. He followed-up after to ensure all was working properly. Highly recommend and he will definitely be our first call when in a situation like this again.

I bought a top floor condo in a house built in the 1880s. The plumbing is "quaint" to say the…read moreleast. I wanted a washer/dryer in my unit. All previous owners went down to the basement to do laundry. I tried 5 different plumbers and Daniel Wright was the only one who agreed to plumb in a ventless dual unit for a reasonable price. He did an outstanding job very efficiently. I have used him for so many other things, including installing a new water heater, and a range of other major and minor fixes. He is always responsive, prompt, cheerful, extremely knowledgable and his prices are very fair. I've owned many homes in my life, in many places, and have worked with other plumbers in this area. I know I found my North Shore plumber and am very happy to recommend Danny unreservedly.

My water line to the refrigerator was leaking. I called Teddy, and he came out between calls,…read moreinstalled a new line, and fixed the slow flow to the water dispenser. Top notch in my book! If you need plumbing, Ted and Mike are your guys!

For 3 years, I have been using Zolotas Brothers for all my plumbing needs (dishwasher installation,…read morenew sink/disposal, broken pipe, and new hot water tank). Every time I think I'll have to wait forever for an appointment, they fit me in almost immediately. Once they get here, they're done incredibly fast and the work is impeccable! I would recommend them to anyone that needs a plumber, no matter what the job is!