Neighbors worry about unlicensed contractors next door

R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: My husband and I live next door to a family that, when having work done at their house, tends to use low-wage, unlicensed workers. We found out they are getting their driveway repaved.

The men we saw with our neighbor were in an unmarked truck and may not be professional concrete workers. I said to my husband that if they start jackhammering into the driveway without calling the utility company to get the underground utilities marked, I was going to call the utility company. My husband said I was not to do that.

He is adamant that I do not advise anyone, and let the neighbor take the consequences of what may happen. My husband said I am being too nosy. I said I am not nosy but concerned. If they hit a gas line, there could be consequences for many homes in the neighborhood. So, am I too nosy or rightfully concerned?

– Paved Paradise

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