Maxidor - Extremely Unprofessional and ********* and owe me money

Extremely Unprofessional and *********

Maxidor Still Owes R3,630.00

I am extremely disappointed in the way Maxidor handled a standalone job in Idutywa, Eastern Cape. After formally canceling my previous contract and pricing agreement in October 2024 which was acknowledged by their representative René I was contacted again in February 2025 for a one-off emergency job. A new quote for the Idutywa project was submitted and formally accepted by René. I have all supporting documentation.

The job site was a 290 km round trip from me, through rural areas with rough, high-risk roads. Initially, I declined due to safety concerns and cost, but eventually agreed to help Maxidor out of a tight spot. Upon arrival, I found that the gates and garage doors provided by Maxidor did not fit the premises. Regardless, I still incurred costs for labor, fuel, and even had a tire damaged (costing over R2,000). I was then instructed by Derick, via a phone call which I recorded, to leave the gates at the client’s site.

Maxidor then paid me a partial amount of R1,400, leaving a balance of R3,630.00 outstanding, despite my quote being accepted and the job completed to the extent possible under their mismanagement.

Worse yet, I understand that Maxidor has already received full payment from the client, yet still refuses to pay the balance owed to me.

This is completely ********* and unacceptable business practice. There was no active contract at the time only a one-off job with a clear, agreed-upon quote. I have proof of all communication, accepted pricing, and contract cancellation. Everybody was notified via email and SMS, but nobody has responded. The CEO, Alan McLellan (TEL: 061 034 6679, AlanM@maxidor.co.za), was cc'd in to hopefully help sort René and Derick out. All we want is what is due to us.

If Maxidor values their reputation at all, I strongly urge them to honor their financial obligations and settle the outstanding R3,630.00 immediately.

Avoid doing business with Maxidor unless you’re prepared to chase your own money.