Company That Doesn't Pay - Quinns

[rainstorm]

Hello All

Just been reading a thread about a maintenance company that doesn't pay it's contractors and thought I would put another name out there, hopefully to stop anyone else getting fleeced like yours truly.

Quinns - based in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire

Very believable on the phone, ask for proof of qualifications, insurance etc, get you to carry out work, and then didn't pay me.

:nonod:

 

[Octopus]

Be careful naming companies like this - it could get the forum in trouble.

When did you submit your invoice? how many times and how have you chased them?

 

[andyb]

Be careful naming companies like this - it could get the forum in trouble.

When did you submit your invoice? how many times and how have you chased them?

You are quite possible correct in what you say with a general statement like 'this company doen't pay'
But with a factual statement like 'They never paid me' you will be fine.(as long as you tell the truth)

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[Octopus]

You are quite possible correct in what you say with a general statement like 'this company doen't pay'
But with a factual statement like 'They never paid me' you will be fine.(as long as you tell the truth)

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Thing is, he may be expecting payment in 7 days, and the contractor may pay on 60+

Need more info!

 

[andyb]

Thing is, he may be expecting payment in 7 days, and the contractor may pay on 60+

Need more info!

True.

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[Risteard]

Thing is, he may be expecting payment in 7 days, and the contractor may pay on 60+

Indeed. Such payment terms aren't unusual.

 

[rainstorm]

Fair point Murdoch.
Maybe I have been unlucky in not getting paid, and others will be ok.
My experience was carrying out an EICR as requested, together with remedial work as required. Invoice submitted and ignored, numerous phone calls and promises that cheque would be sent, no cheque arriving, emails sent, ignored, more phone calls, more promises that "when the director returned cheque would be sent" etc etc etc. Phone call made by solicitor, formal letter sent.
County court judgement against them, no response.

 

[Risteard]

Fair point Murdoch.
Maybe I have been unlucky in not getting paid, and others will be ok.
My experience was carrying out an EICR as requested, together with remedial work as required. Invoice submitted and ignored, numerous phone calls and promises that cheque would be sent, no cheque arriving, emails sent, ignored, more phone calls, more promises that "when the director returned cheque would be sent" etc etc etc. Phone call made by solicitor, formal letter sent.
County court judgement against them, no response.

OK. That would suggest that on this occasion at least they have been a non-payer.

 

[telectrix]

which quinns? there's 2 at same address, one of which has been dissolved.

 

[Octopus]

Fair point Murdoch.
Maybe I have been unlucky in not getting paid, and others will be ok.
My experience was carrying out an EICR as requested, together with remedial work as required. Invoice submitted and ignored, numerous phone calls and promises that cheque would be sent, no cheque arriving, emails sent, ignored, more phone calls, more promises that "when the director returned cheque would be sent" etc etc etc. Phone call made by solicitor, formal letter sent.
County court judgement against them, no response.

In which case they deserve to be named so others don't get stung!

 

[rainstorm]

Quinns
2 Church Street
Edwinstowe
NG21 9QA

 

[Barry White]

what name did they contact you under?

QUINNS CONTRACTING LIMITED - 2 Church Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 9QA, UK - UKComapnyList.com Disolved 21/07/15
QUINN ASSOCIATES LIMITED - 2 Church Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 9QA, UK - UKComapnyList.com Liquidation

other companys at this office

BNW CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED	2 CHURCH STREET, EDWINSTOWE	96090 - Other service activities n.e.c.
HCPQ LIMITED	QUINNS CHURCH STREET, EDWINSTOWE	None Supplied
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE MAINTENANCE SERVICES LIMITED	2 CHURCH ST CHURCH STREET, EDWINSTOWE	None Supplied

from QUINN ASSOCIATES LIMITED - 2 Church Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 9QA, UK - UKComapnyList.com

So if you took the above to court that are disolved or in liquidation you probibly wont get any cash now.
But if they give you the wrong details and you can prove it its fraud.

 

[Marvo]

I've edited the OP to reflect that they didn't pay 'him' rather than them being general non-payers.

Thing is, he may be expecting payment in 7 days, and the contractor may pay on 60+

Need more info!

In which case they deserve to be named so others don't get stung!

It's a very fine line with these 'naming and shaming' threads, as you rightly point out there can be many different things at play from plain old misunderstandings and miscommunication between two parties all the way through to bitter ex-employees with a gripe and competitors using underhanded shill tactics.

From the info posted so far and the profile of the poster who started the thread I'm happy to let this one stand for now at least. Ultimately it's Dan's decision and it may be closed later.

 

[$awbld3]

Hi. I got done by them for work in Farnborough in January. They needed a decorator, locksmith, sparky for work. About £2500 in total from my connections. They also had carpet guys and double glazing guys in. I dealt with Helen Quinn. Never saw my money even though I got hold of the landlord and they confirmed the work was paid to Quinns. They are dangerous and still up to it. BEWARE!!!

 

[Octopus]

^^ simple answer is take them to court for non payment....