Business ProfileforJulius C. Howe Asphalt Sealing Company

On March 10, 2023 I signed an agreement with Julius Howe Asphalt and Sealing, a company I had used previously and was always satisfied with. It also was highly recommended to replace my driveway which would involve tearing it up and asphalting a new driveway. I agreed to the price of $8000 on completion and mailed in my agreement. Past 5 pm on Friday, June 9, I received a phone message from Mr. Howe wanting to start the work on Monday June 12. Because I had previously scheduled interior painters, and a tree trimmer and landscaper for the week this was impossible. I continued to call throughout the summer to schedule the work and was patient as they told me that they were working on school playgrounds. I talked to Mr. Howe a few times during the summer. In August, I was told I was tentatively scheduled for Monday August 28. When I called to verify that I was told it wasn't scheduled. I continued to call attempting to get a firm start date which never occurred. When I called again Sept. 19 I was told that Mr. Howe told them to tell me that he didn't think his machinery would fit in my driveway, a thing he had never mentioned before in his bid or when he tried to schedule the work in June. I have requested that he call me and have had no response. I feel that I am being blown off by him possibly because I am older and a woman. If I have to put this off until next year it will cost me more and I am living on a fixed income. I want the agreed on work to be completed before the weather makes it impossible.