Trespass

[Mark_A]

I think you are reading too much into this. That’s not helpful.

I will remind you that the OP used the term "claimed" regarding the mix-up in address. But it doesn't really matter, because he was not charged for the pump out of the septic tank.

 

[quincy]

… it doesn't really matter, because he was not charged for the pump out of the septic tank.

Which is hardly good for business.

 

[LdiJ]

Depends on whether the company also rebuilds septic tanks. Even if he only does pumping, it may be a way to get future business. I didn't say it was, only it was possible. I have seen HVAC companies do free or heavily discounted inspections/checkups and then all of a sudden there are lots of problems that didn't exist before.

This was not an inspection. Or rather, it was not just an inspection. It was also a clean out. Again, randomly trespassing and cleaning out septic systems is not a logical way to drum up business. It is simply too costly.

 

[LdiJ]

Depends on how many other companies do that kind of work around there and what the quote is for the work. I am always suspicious when someone says they made a mistake like that. If the pumper had not other business at that moment, then it didn't cost him anything (or very little).

What? Clearly you don't know anything about how that works if you think it didn't cost the company anything or very little.

 

[quincy]

What? Clearly you don't know anything about how that works if you think it didn't cost the company anything or very little.

Doing work on someone else’s property without express permission from the property owner is also a good way to get sued.