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Riley Schnepf

Why Do Contractors Keep Ghosting Clients After the First Deposit?

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It’s a nightmare scenario, but one that’s become all too common: you hire a contractor, sign the paperwork, hand over a deposit, and then they disappear. No calls. No updates. No tools dropped off. Just silence.

You’re left angry, confused, and with a sinking feeling in your stomach as you stare at the unpainted walls, torn-up floors, or unfinished kitchen remodel. What happened? Where did they go? And why is this happening to so many homeowners lately?

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