DO NOT USE CLASSIC_WORK_CREATIONS (Instagram: @classic_work_creations)

WARNING: DO NOT USE CLASSIC_WORK_CREATIONS (Instagram: @classic_work_creations)

This is by far the worst experience I have ever had with a service provider.

Classic Work Creations is a cement/epoxy flooring company run by Lloyd, and I strongly advise anyone considering them to stay away.

We paid a 70% deposit on 03 December for a simple veranda flooring job. This was after significant hesitation, but after meeting Lloyd we eventually gave him the benefit of the doubt. That decision was a mistake.

From the moment the deposit was paid:

Lloyd stopped taking calls — communication was limited to voice notes and texts only

We had to harass him just to confirm dates and times

He would agree to appointments, then send one or two workers via Uber at 16:00 just to “show face”

On most occasions, he didn’t show up at all

We repeatedly took days off work, left the office early, and rearranged our schedules — for nothing.

On 09 December, some prep work was finally done. After that, we were completely ignored. By 17–18 December, Lloyd suddenly became aggressive, claiming his workers had left and that we couldn’t expect him to work over the Christmas period — despite the job already being paid for and incomplete.

The only way we managed to get a response was by commenting on his Instagram page.

He then made two appointments in January (14 & 16 January 2026) — he did not show up for either.

After threatening legal action, he finally sent workers on 20 January 2026 to apply a layer of flooring, which was done satisfactorily. They were supposed to return the next day to seal and finish the job.

Instead, on 21 January 2026, I woke up to a message from Lloyd demanding the remaining 30% balance upfront, claiming he was short on materials and needed to pay labour — after:

Ignoring us for nearly a month

Missing countless appointments

Failing to complete the job

We reasonably stated that the balance would be paid on arrival at site, once the job was completed.

The 09:00 appointment was again ignored. Lloyd arrived at 12:00 noon, found only our helper and child at home (we had gone to work), and became hostile.

What followed was completely unacceptable:

He refused to accept that we were not home

Demanded immediate access to tools left on site

Refused to return later to collect them

Threatened harm to my family if the tools were not handed over immediately

Blocked our gate with his car and refused to move it, ignoring requests from security

We had no choice but to involve the police.

This behaviour was intimidating, aggressive, unprofessional, and dangerous.

Classic Work Creations and Lloyd display:

No respect for time or appointments

Disregard for basic customer courtesy

Unfair demands for upfront payments

Aggression when challenged

Completely unprofessional conduct

Please do not give these people your money. Do not be pressured into upfront payments. Protect yourself and avoid this company entirely.

I would not wish this experience on anyone.