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momma1971
Registered: 08/11/04
Posts: 28

    07/13/09 at 02:31 PM
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This person, Lewis Cook...scams single moms out of money and never does the work. Do not trust him even though he seems like a nice man, he's not. AGAIN - CONS A SINGLE MOM OF TWO SMALL KIDS OUT OF MONEY! Who does that? His ad is listed below...



Landscaping & Mulch

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Reply to: serv-hbz3t-1238264176@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-06-24, 8:30PM EDT



James River Lawn Care Inc 804-366-8095...Licensed & Insured (Commerical & Residential) - double shredded hardwood mulch $45 a cubic yard delivered & installed - colored mulch $55 a cubic yard delivered & installed (thats about 9 bags at the stores - a cubic yard covers 8' x 10' x 4" thick) we only use quality products so theres no bugs,diseases or unwanted oders. were also offering 10% off all landscape design & installation , drainage solutions, erosion solutions, driveway/yard grading, sprinkler service, bed edging, patio/sidewalk pavers + more. call & schedule a free estimate... satisfaction is guarenteed!....Lewis 804-366-8095
kimkimva
Registered: 08/04/09
Posts: 2

    08/04/09 at 10:55 PM
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Oh really???... funny that I have used Lewis Cook for my all around needs in my yard all summer long and have NEVER had any problems with him... He has been on time and performed all contractoral duties to perfection for me and my neighbor... he was very willing to give me several references and they all checked out just fine... I am VERY satisfied with his services and recommend him to anyone!!!... He does EXCELLANT work!!!... and my neighbor is VERY pleased with him as well... I have recommended him to other friends and haven't heard any complaints with his services... He is VERY professional at all times when he and his crew are at my home... So anyone that is reading this, don't be discouraged by the post she has written... Mr. Cook does a wonderful job... my yard is proof!!!
kimkimva
Registered: 08/04/09
Posts: 2

    08/04/09 at 10:59 PM
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I forgot to mention that I'm a single mom with two children as well... AND Mr. Cook didn't take advantage of me at all... I told him we were having really bad issues with ticks this year and he even spread some stuff to get rid of them and didn't charge me one dime for it!!!... I highly recommend Mr. Cook for any of your yard services you need done!
momma1971
Registered: 08/11/04
Posts: 28

    08/07/09 at 12:40 PM
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KimKimVa:

I felt the same about him initially...he did some work for me - did a good job...even recommended him to a friend.  Then, we talked and I hired him for another project.  He asked for a deposit to purchase some supplies which I  provided.  That was at the end of May...I have not seen him since and he refuses to take my calls or answer my emails.  He has not done the work but took the money. 

Turns out he is not licensed with VA DPOR nor in Powhatan County.  I should have done my research...live and learn.  But it's just sad that me and my kids were taken advantage of in such a way.
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