In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is concerned about their neighbors hiring unlicensed concrete workers.
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is concerned about their neighbors hiring unlicensed concrete workers.
My husband and I live next door to a family that, when having work done at their house, tends to use low-wage, unlicensed workers. We found out they are getting their driveway repaved. The men we saw with our neighbor were in an unmarked truck and may not be professional concrete workers. I said to my husband that if they start jackhammering into the driveway without calling the utility company to get the underground utilities marked, I was going to call the utility company. My husband said I was not to do that.
He is adamant that I do not advise anyone, and let the neighbor take the consequences of what may happen. My husband said I am being too nosy. I said I am not nosy but concerned. If they hit a gas line, there could be consequences for many homes in the neighborhood.Your concern is valid; the consequences of hitting a utility line would probably impact more than just your neighbor if the workers don’t do their due diligence. But waiting until the jackhammer revs to life is too late.
Reminding your neighbors and their workers of the importance of doing this in advance, even for small projects, may stave off your husband’s “nosy” accusations . Plus, it’s the law.Asking Eric: My friend needs to always be in a relationship -- even if it’s bad for themAsking Eric: My employee shows up late and doesn’t get work doneIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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