unlicensed contractor catastrophe part 2

This homeowner had a shower remodeled by an unlicensed contractor. The unlicensed contractor (herein known as the hack) insisted on doing the shower pan himself. Because he did not install the pan correctly the house suffered major water damage and the shower will have to be torn out and redone. Think twice before hiring an unlicensed contractor. Just because someone has an occupational license, that doesnt mean they are a licensed contractor in Florida. They must have a license that says certified (blank) contractor or registered (blank) contractor. If they cant produce said license they are not a licensed contractor. You should also demand to have a copy of their certificate of general liability insurance. All licensed Florida contractors must by law, carry general liability insurance as well as property damage insurance. For more information on Florida licensing law visit http://www.floridalegalanswers.com/statutes/index.htm and read Chapter 489.

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Education

Tags:

• unlicensed contractor
• plumbing
• plumber
• shower remodel
• shower pan
• shower pan leak
• bathroom remodeling

[suzukianderson]

Nice WOOD trim and DOOR in the shower homie! bet that'll look nice after about a week of use.

[ProTechPlumbing]

@suzukianderson What does the door trim have to do with my job as the plumber? Do you think that was somehow my idea or somthing? I put in plumbing, that's it.

[footballtbone]

I have seen more lisenced contractors do this kind of work. People think because someone has a lisence they know what there doing. Not true. In Washington State you show up with money and they give ANYONE a lisence. A lisence is NOT a garantee for quality!

[Kettlethree]

@ProTechPlumbing I agree with footballtbone dude. Your an ass hole and obviously have limited experience in the construction field to generalize it to unlicensed contractors. I am a tile-setter and have been for 18 years. I learned from the best. My father is a Italian mason. I have done many showers and wet beds. Because I chose not to give my hard earned money to the goverment does not make me incapable. You work for someone. Do your work and shut the fuck up!!!!!!!!!

[signaturetile]

Luckily plumbers do not install pan liners in Washington state. I hope you do a PROPER pre-slope when you do them there. Putting them in is easy, putting them in PROPERLY is another matter.

[attackthestatic]

I like the part where you walked around aimlessly.

[ozman99us]

This is why licensed contractors should hire licensed videographers. Nice work on the plumbing.

[MrJosuearias]

How much money did you stole from that house. Insurance guy lol

[tardhumper]

@suzukianderson havent you ever heard of PVC or Composite trim.... get a clue before you decide to make your ignorance public knowledge... thanks in advance...

[nightsoul2003]

@ashtonmac88 Ken is smart for pointing out slackers like you... or maybe you do have pride in your work? I dont think so, LOSER!!!!!!

[TheJJONES1]

i fully agree with the unlicensed contractor comment " not to hire them" but up until a few years ago by code in most counties in Florida, it wasn't required that a licensed plumbing contractor install the shower pan . i don't think coming on youtube and bashing the guy was the correct way to represent your company either the guy paid you to come in and make things right . i would guess that tile guy probably wont be calling you the next time he has a bath remodel.

[suzukianderson]

I was making fun of the WOOD and DOOR in the shower homie! I didn't say nice WOOD and DOOR in the shower Ken... homie...