Breach of Contract and Non delivery of Service

We were looking for a company or individual who would be able to assist us with a cottage for our parents in a short space of time. Our father is in a wheelchair and we were trying to prevent any further disruption in his life. We were sold a service by the sales person of Bettapod on the basis that our cottage would be built in 8 weeks. He also advised that we would not have to do anything. They would get plans approved, prepare the site,build, do finish touches all in 8 weeks.

First two weeks went well, site was prepared, foundation was thrown. The builders went up to roof height then it seemed to a come to a stop.

When the sales person was questioned regarding the delays,he said they needed more money.

We deposited a further R83750 into their account. The contractors were in limbo for a few days, till Wednesday. Eventually timber was delivered for roof trusses. Roof trusses went up by end of the week.

Following week roof was installed, only because we supplied the tiles. We had complaints regarding the workmanship. Sent photos to the salesman who took four days before making an appearance to hear our complaints.

Salesman placed blame on foreman,saying he was not ordering necessary material to continue with the contract. Labourer s were on site for a week with no materials. We were also unable to get hold of the salesman. We also tried to get hold of their office but no reply.

Eventually we sentf an email to the office asking them to contact us regarding the contract.

Angelique from their offices contacted me. However,she could not assist and would get the owner to contact us. After numerous messages he eventually contacted us. He was full of excuses and said he would get the salesman to contact us. He also said we were lucky to be as far as we were.

Salesman contacted us and promised to have a delivery of materials and his team back on sote the following monday.

Monday came and went eith no deliveries and no work. Owner was not interested in assisting us.

The salesman then contacted us again after numerous messages were sent. He then told us the company had no fund to carry on at our site and that they were waiting for payment s from other customers or from us.

They have already received R183750 from us and we are no where near finished.

What a bunch of scamsters. Stay away from this company as you will not get value for money only empty promises and threats as well as an unfinished building. What a let down