Brother Seamus

A reminder that Richard Mitchell is an untrustworthy tradesman

Still nothing. Richard Mitchell is quick to defend his reputation, but not so quick to make good on promises, keep appointments or behave in a professional manner.

Hi Richard. How about you refund me the money for the work you didn't turn up for?

Here's my experience with Richard. It's not a good one. Richard came a couple of times to do some small jobs for me. He was punctual and efficient and the work was of a high standard. So I asked him to tackle a larger job. He came and priced the job, and asked for half the money up front, in order to buy materials. I agreed. From his previous visits he seemed reliable. We agreed a date - 24th September. He didn't show up. I had to chase him. The next day he said the no-show had been because of a family issue. Fair enough, I thought. So we rearranged for the 1st October. He didn't turn up. I had to chase him. He said he'd had to finish off a job, and could come on the 5th October. The day before that I asked if he was coming. He said he'd be there at 10am. On the morning itself he said he'd be there at 11.30am. An hour later than that I had to chase him. He said he was on a call out and he'd come when he was finished. So he'd prioritised another job over one he'd already taken money for and for which he'd already missed two appointments. I didn't hear from him again that day. On the 14th, and having not heard from him, I asked him for a refund. On the 21st he asked if I wanted my money back or if he could come round and do the work. I'd already asked someone more reliable to come, and I didn't feel like I could trust him to meet an appointment. So I asked him to refund me my money. He agreed to do this on 22nd October. I'm yet to see my money, and really don't expect to. He's ignored my many attempts to get hold of him since then.