As a business man in the field of SEO, social media, online reputation management, etc. and having searched for a client in the trade of plumbing, also as a viewer of "Holmes on Homes" (which is the inspiration for this article), I've decided to provide my input on the issue of dishonesty, human error and malpractice in the business world/work place.
Mike Holmes has often mentioned that the government needs to intervene more to help put an end to those who intentionally rip their clients/customers off, as some are guilty of major offenses against those who are paying them large sums of money to get jobs done. Waste is also a huge issue, we're having enough problems with pollution, littering and other environmental concerns.
As I have a lot of respect for Mr. Holmes and his crew, based what I've seen on his television show (which scares the hell out of me-More on this later), I'm disappointed in what I'll say is naive on his behalf as the government cannot always be trusted. The reality is that if the government was entirely trustworthy, he probably wouldn't have a show... just being honest. Maybe I'm incorrect about that, but "Holmes on Homes" is about 'making it right'.
Holmes does, however, nail it on the head when he preaches in his show's final words about taking the necessary steps to determine whether the home is up to code and properly built or not in order to avoid such major issues which become an enormous financial burden and more importantly, potential dangers-ESPECIALLY to children and pets. Also, the waste involved afterwards because the contractors behave very unprofessionally because they're only interested in the money.
It's critical to ALWAYS do your homework before engaging in anything in this world, the government can't do everything and it's irresponsible to simply complain and blame, because doing so will never get anything accomplished. Quite the contrary in fact, blame can cause escalation of problems because the other party in any given situation could become so angered that they seek revenge or try to act in a destructive manner which is equally irresponsible. Why not avoid legal issues by taking a few hours on the internet to spare yourself some unnecessary stress and aggravation.
Mr. Holmes also emphasizes to call the government with permit inquiries because safety is always to be taken into account. Neglecting to do so can lead to legal issues and enable the contractor to walk away unscathed with your money.
You must always protect yourself, ignorance will always put you in a vulnerable position and make you a target of such individuals who simply don't care and know they can probably get away with their (often criminal) behaviors.
I'm no expert on construction/contracting but this show has exposed some extreme errors which were intentional. Not only do we have to be careful when purchasing homes but who knows what unobservable problems lurk at first glance, will throw us into financial emergencies and potential dangers.
Faulty wiring, bad plumbing, improper insulation, unsecured ceilings/walls, HIDDEN fireplaces, you name it-Holmes has found and corrected them!
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