Business ProfileforSam The Concrete Man

I met with ******* ******** (*** The Concrete Man)on 4/7/2023 at my home to request an estimate for a 12'x18" concrete patio and a concrete slab for a small shed. He gave me the estimate and asked for a deposit of $500.00 but I gave him a check for $1000.00. I explained to him at that time that I had to get HOA approval so until that happened work could not start. The HOA approved the patio but not the shed slab due to an easement. I then said that I would buy pavers which would be allowed because they weren't cosidered to be permanent. My check was deposited right away and was withdrawn from my bank on 4/11/2023. Due to the change of the concrete slab I asked several times for a revised quote and never recived one. I never sined a contract. **** was also very hard to reach but always called me back eventually. I explained to him that I needed it done ASAP due to the fact that I was having the shed delivered and a fence put upp in the backyard. He agreed and asked me for a date and time that worked for me. I chose Friday 5/12 @ 10am. no one showed or called by 12:30pm so I called ****. He seemed surprised that the guys weren"t here yet but said he would find out where they were and call me back. I never heard from **** but the worker called over an hour later and said they were behind and could possibly be here by 2pm but he wasn't familiar with my area. that I didn't understand because I am in the ***e town as the business and **** had told me that they do alot of business in my development. I was getting a wierd feeling, so I went online and looked at the reviews and they weren't positive at all as well as the BBB giving him only a C+ rating.I then called **** asking for my $1000.00 to be returned as I was cancelling the job. He said that a 10% portion was no nrefundable and to read the contract. It is in the paperwork but I never signed a contract. I told him that I expected it to be returned in 10 days or I would take further.I never heard from him.