Do not do business with A & R Welders

WARNING: DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH ANDERSON KAITANO OF A&R WELDERS ⚠️ I am posting this as a public warning based on my direct and ongoing personal experience with Anderson Kaitano trading as A&R Welders. I contracted Anderson/A&R Welders to do wall construction, supply and install gates, rubble removal, and painting. I paid over R34,000 upfront for this work. To date: ❌ The project was never completed ❌ Gates that were fully paid for were never installed ❌ Large portions of the work were abandoned halfway ❌ Painting was done poorly and partially ❌ My property was left looking like a construction site/junkyard ❌ Neighbours complained due to unfinished and unsafe work ❌ I received constant excuses, missed deadlines, and contradictory stories ❌ Promises were repeatedly made and repeatedly broken At some point, Anderson’s own workers contacted me claiming they had not been paid, despite me having already transferred money for labour. This alone raised serious concerns about how funds were handled. For months, I tried to resolve this matter privately and respectfully. I asked for: Completion of the work OR A refund so I could hire someone else Neither happened. Instead, I was met with delays, dishonesty, avoidance, and empty assurances. Even when clear deadlines were agreed to, Anderson simply failed to show up or provide proof of progress. Eventually, communication deteriorated into excuses and misinformation. 📌 Bottom line: This contractor took substantial payment and failed to deliver the agreed services. Based on my experience, I would strongly advise anyone considering A&R Welders to think twice and protect themselves. If you are already dealing with this business: Get everything in writing Do not pay large amounts upfront Keep proof of payments and messages Be prepared to take legal or consumer-protection action I am sharing this so others do not go through the same frustration, financial loss, and stress that I did. ⚠️ Proceed with extreme caution. ⚠️